Peruvian Surcharge 25c on 5 Soles

Peru · 1936 · S./ 0.25 Cts. on 5 Soles

The stamp features a portrait of a man in profile, facing left, within an oval frame. It is surcharged vertically in black with "Habilitado / S./ 0.25 Cts." on the right side.

This provisional stamp was issued in 1936, likely due to a change in postal rates or a shortage of stamps of a particular denomination. The "Habilitado" surcharge indicates it was authorized for new use.