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uncommon1900-1945
Peru 1936 Inka Surcharge
Peru · 1936 · 10 Centavos on 1 Sol
A Peruvian stamp from 1936 depicting an Inka figure, surcharged in black with 'Habilitado S./ 0.10 Cts.' over the original 1 Sol denomination.
Issued as a provisional stamp in 1936, this surcharge likely served to adjust postal rates or repurpose existing stock during a period of economic or administrative change 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.
