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Chile Airmail Stamps, Spanish-Chilean Literary Figures
common1945-1980

Chile Airmail Stamps, Spanish-Chilean Literary Figures

Chile · 1963 · 10c / 20c

This pair of airmail stamps commemorates the shared literary heritage of Chile and Spain. The 10 centavos stamp features Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The 20 centavos stamp depicts Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes, author of the renowned 'Don Quixote'.

Issued in 1963, these stamps celebrate the cultural ties between Chile and Spain, highlighting two of the most significant figures in Spanish-language literature.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scottC265-C266

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.