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uncommon1900-1945
Peru 5 Centavos with Ley 8310 Surtax Overprint
Peru · 1936 · 5 Centavos
A 5 Centavos definitive stamp of Peru, featuring a portrait of a historical figure, overprinted in black with 'Ley / 8310' in two lines, running from bottom to top and facing right.
This stamp bears an obligatory surtax ('Ley 8310') applied to all domestic mail in Peru in 1936, indicating a special postal charge or fund-raising initiative mandated by law.
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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.
