Peru 1949 Provisional Overprint 5c on 25c

Peru · 1949 · 5c on 25c

The stamp features a portrait of a historical figure, likely a Peruvian president or national hero, originally denominated 25 centavos. It has been overprinted in black with 'Habilitada' and a new value of '5c'.

Issued in 1949, this stamp is a provisional issue from Peru, created by overprinting an earlier 1938 definitive stamp. The 'Habilitada' overprint, meaning 'enabled' or 'authorized,' along with the change in denomination, suggests a temporary measure to adjust postal rates or address a shortage of new stamps.