Chile 1911 Columbus Landing in America

Chile · 1911 · 10c

This definitive stamp depicts the painting 'The Landing of Columbus' by American artist John Vanderlyn. The scene shows Christopher Columbus and his crew arriving in the New World in 1492, a pivotal moment in world history. The stamp was part of a larger series celebrating Chilean history and its connection to the wider world.

Issued in 1911, this stamp was part of a definitive series that replaced earlier designs and reflected Chile's growing national identity and its place in the Americas.