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uncommon1900-1945
Surcharged 2 Centavos on 4 Centavos Blue-Green
Peru · 1936 · 2c on 4c
A blue-green definitive stamp featuring a portrait of a historical figure, surcharged vertically in black with 'Habilitado / S. 0.02 Cts.'.
This provisional issue, indicated by the 'Habilitado' surcharge, was likely issued in 1936 to meet a specific postal rate requirement or to address a shortage of stamps of the 2 Centavos denomination 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.
