Peru 1949 'Habilitada' Overprint 15c on 70c with 'Tie on Neck' Variety
Peru · 1949 · 15 centavos on 70 centavos
A 1949 Peruvian stamp, originally issued in 1938, featuring a portrait design. It is overprinted vertically in black with 'Habilitada' and a new value of 15 centavos on 70 centavos. This specific example exhibits the 'tie on neck' variety (BU A79a).
The 'Habilitada' overprint likely indicates a revalidation of existing stamp stock due to changes in postal rates or regulations in post-WWII Peru, allowing older issues to be used with updated values.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
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.
