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Peruvian Airmail Locomotive 'La Callao' Stamp

Name: Peruvian Airmail Locomotive 'La Callao' Stamp
Brand: Peru
Availability: InStock

Peru · 1936 · 35c

A Peruvian airmail stamp featuring an early steam locomotive named 'La Callao' from 1851, with 'PERU' and 'CORREO AEREO' text.

Issued in 1936, this stamp commemorates the historic 'La Callao' locomotive, highlighting Peru's early railway heritage and its developing domestic airmail service.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

transport locomotive railway airmail historical

Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.