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Peru 1949 Mountain Road with Eight Stars Variety
uncommon1945-1980

Peru 1949 Mountain Road with Eight Stars Variety

Peru · 1949 · S/. 0.50 Sol

This 1949 Peruvian stamp features a scenic mountain road, a design reused from a 1938 issue but with altered colors. It is notable for a specific variety where the design includes eight stars instead of the standard seven, printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited.

Issued in the post-WWII period, this stamp likely highlights Peru's natural beauty and infrastructure development, reflecting national pride and progress in the mid-20th century.

Catalog Numbers

scott437 var

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$75
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$50
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$30
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$5

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