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uncommon1900-1945
Peru 1934 Arequipa and El Misti with Pro Desocupados Overprint
Peru · 1934 · 5 Centavos
A Peruvian stamp from 1934 depicting the city of Arequipa with the El Misti volcano in the background, overprinted in black with 'PRO DESOCUPADOS'.
This stamp was issued with an obligatory surtax on all domestic mail, likely to fund programs for the unemployed ('Pro Desocupados') during the economic challenges of the 1930s.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
colnect431545
Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
