Peru 1936 Pizarro's Encounter with the Thirteen, 'Pro Desocupados' Double Overprint Variety

Peru · 1936 · 5 Centavos

This 1936 Peruvian stamp depicts Francisco Pizarro's legendary encounter with the Thirteen on the Island of Gallo. It features a black 'Pro Desocupados' (For the Unemployed) overprint, with this specific listing highlighting a rare double overprint variety.

The main design commemorates a pivotal moment in the Spanish conquest of Peru. The 'Pro Desocupados' overprint reflects social welfare initiatives implemented during the Great Depression era in Peru.