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City Hall of Miraflores, Peru, UPU Overprint
uncommon1945-1980

City Hall of Miraflores, Peru, UPU Overprint

Peru · 1951 · 1.00 Sol

The stamp features the neoclassical facade of the City Hall of Miraflores in Lima, Peru, with an additional black overprint 'U.P.U. 1874-1949' at the top.

This stamp, originally unissued, was overprinted in 1951 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), marking Peru's participation in international postal cooperation.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain

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