This is the abbreviated story of Peruvian stamps and philately that were part of the “War of the Pacific”, one of the numerous international wars waged by the young republics of Central and South America during the 19th Century.  During the years 1810 to 1825, most of them had fought to be free of European domination.  Now, at a time when many boundaries were still undefined they began the process of “jockeying” for more favorable territory that would benefit commerce and ensure their national permanence.