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Peru 1937 Provisional Overprint on Aircraft over Canyon Stamp

Name: Peru 1937 Provisional Overprint on Aircraft over Canyon Stamp
Brand: Peru

Peru · 1937 · 25 Centavos

A red, two-lined vertical overprint 'Habilit. / 25 Cts.' applied to a stamp featuring aircraft flying over a majestic canyon. The original stamp, printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd., London, was an 80 Centavos denomination.

This provisional overprint was likely issued due to a temporary shortage of 25 Centavos stamps or a change in postal rates, a common practice during periods of economic adjustment in Peru.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

aircraft canyon overprint provisional-issue

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$45

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.