The Republic of Peru is situated on the west coast of South America.  It is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia in the north, Brazil and Bolivia in the east, Argentina in the south east, Chile in the south and it has a sea border in the west with the Pacific Ocean.  Its capital is Lima which is situated on the coast, but also in the mountains, the Andes range covering the whole country from north to south.

 In the 16^th century Peru was conquered by Spain but gained independence in 1924.  Although the country endured severe political, economic and social unrest during most of the 20^th Century, today it has one of South America’s most prosperous economies and has a high standard of living.  The main language is Spanish, although Quechua and Aymara are regarded as official languages as well. 

The country began using lithographed stamps in 1857 which were initially provided by the Pacific Steam Navigation Company which had initiated postal services between Britain, Chile and Peru.  The stamps were never actually used, but when the Peruvian government decided to experiment with postal services, it used these stamps, but only for a period of 3 months. Today most copies of these stamps are forgeries.  The first real stamps were issued in 1858 with the Peruvian coat of arms but not the name of the country.  The first stamps with “Peru” printed on the stamp were only issued in 1866.

A Peruvian stamp issued in 1871 on the occasion of the 20^th anniversary of the first railway between Lima and Callao is regarded as the first commemorative stamp issued worldwide.

1896

Installation of President Nicholas de Pierola Series

SG # 334

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1896

Various Frames Series

SG # 335

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 338

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 341

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 344

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1901

Advent of the 20th Century Series

SG # 359

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1905

Municipal Board of Health Building Series

SG # 361

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

1907

Various Scenes Series

SG # 367

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1909

Portraits Series

SG # 373

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 374

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 375

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 376

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 377

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1918

Portraits Series

SG # 409

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 412

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1924

Portraits Series

SG # 434

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1931

Various Scenes Series

SG # 502

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1933

Obligatory Tax Series – Unemployment Fund

SG # 524

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 525

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1934

Various Scenes Series

SG # 539

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 541

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

SG # 542

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

SG # 543

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1938

Obligatory Tax Series – Unemployment Fund

SG # 757c

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

Various Scenes Series

SG # 693

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

SG # 694

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 642

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 696

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

SG # 699

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

Various Scenes Series – Air

SG # 736

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 705

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

SG # 738

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

1950

Obligatory Tax Series – National Education Fund

SG # 851

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1952

Various Scenes Series – Postage

SG # 776

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

SG # 779

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

Various Scenes Series – Air

SG # 784

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

SG # 787

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

1954

Obligatory Tax Series – National Marian Eucharistic Congress Fund

SG # 796

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1979

11th International Pacific Fair Series

SG # 1469

Used 

 

 

 

1980

Various Stamps (Surcharged)

SG # 1475

Used 

 

 

 

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