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uncommon1900-1945
Peru 1937 Jorge Chávez Airmail
Peru · 1937 · S/. 1.00
The stamp features a portrait of Peruvian aviator Jorge Chávez in an oval frame, with 'CORREO AEREO' and 'PERU' text, and a denomination of S/. 1.00.
This airmail stamp honors Jorge Chávez, a national hero of Peru, who was a pioneering aviator famous for his historic first flight over the Alps in 1910, though he tragically died upon landing.
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.
