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uncommon1900-1945
Peru 1937 Provisional Overprint on Aircraft over Canyon Stamp
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
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$45Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$30Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$15Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$8Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$3Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
