Peru 1953 Guanay Cormorant with 'P' Variety

Peru · 1953 · S/. 0.50

This stamp features a detailed illustration of a Guanay Cormorant (Phalacrocorax bougainvillei), a bird native to the Peruvian coast. The listing highlights a specific variety characterized by a thicker and enlarged base of the letter 'P' in the word 'Principal' within the imprint, which was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd.

The Guanay Cormorant is a crucial species in Peru's ecosystem, historically significant for its role in producing guano, a valuable natural fertilizer that fueled a major industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This stamp is part of a series depicting Peruvian wildlife and natural resources.