Chile 1881 1c Yellow-Green Christopher Columbus
Chile · 1881 · 1c
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Christopher Columbus, the Genoese explorer credited with the European discovery of the Americas. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country name 'CHILE' at the top and the denomination 'UN CENTAVO' at the bottom. The stamp is printed in a distinct yellow-green color.
Issued as part of a definitive series in the early 1880s, this stamp reflects the common practice in Latin America of honoring Christopher Columbus, symbolizing the region's European heritage and connection to the Age of Discovery.
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Engraved
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