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uncommon1945-1980
Congress Palace, Lima, UPU Anniversary Overprint
Peru · 1951 · S/. 1.00
The stamp features the Congress Palace in Lima, Peru, with a red overprint commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
This stamp, originally unissued, was overprinted in 1951 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), an international body established in 1874 to standardize global postal services.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
