Chile 1862 Christopher Columbus 5c, 10c, 20c Stamps

Chile · 1862 · 5c, 10c, 20c

This set features three definitive stamps from Chile, each bearing a portrait of Christopher Columbus. The designs, engraved by Perkins, Bacon & Co. of London, are distinguished by their colors: the 5 centavos is red, the 10 centavos is blue, and the 20 centavos is green. These were among the early issues of Chile, replacing the earlier imperforate designs.

Issued in 1862, these stamps represent Chile's second major definitive series. The choice of Christopher Columbus reflects the prevailing 19th-century celebration of European exploration and its foundational role in the history of the Americas.