Chile 1880s State Telegraphs 10c & 20c Stamps

Name: Chile 1880s State Telegraphs 10c & 20c Stamps
Brand: Chile

Chile · 1884 · 10 Centavos & 20 Centavos

This pair of stamps features the coat of arms of Chile, prominently displaying a condor and a huemul deer supporting a shield under a plume of three feathers. The stamps are inscribed 'TELEGRAFOS DEL ESTADO' (State Telegraphs) and indicate the denominations of 10 and 20 Centavos. These were not for postage but for paying telegraph fees.

Issued in the 1880s, these stamps represent the expansion of the state-run telegraph system in Chile, a critical infrastructure for communication and governance during a period of national consolidation following the War of the Pacific.

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telegraph revenue coat-of-arms condor huemul

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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