Chile 1910 Columbus Definitive

Chile · 1910 · 1c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Christopher Columbus, the Genoese explorer credited with the European discovery of the Americas. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork typical of the period, with the country's name 'CHILE' at the top and the denomination 'UN CENTAVO' at the bottom. It was part of a long-running series honoring the explorer.

Issued in 1910, this stamp was part of a definitive series that began in 1905. This period in Chile was marked by political stability and economic growth, often referred to as the Parliamentary Republic era.