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uncommon1900-1945
Francisco Pizarro Portrait, Official Service Overprint
Peru · 1935 · 1 Sol
The stamp features a portrait of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, based on a painting by D. Hernandez. It bears a black 'Servicio Oficial' overprint in two lines.
This stamp commemorates Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire. The 'Servicio Oficial' overprint indicates its specific use for official government mail in Peru.
Printing Method
Engraved
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.
