uncommon1900-1945

Chile 1905-09 Christopher Columbus Complete Set with Shade, VLM Mint

Name: Chile 1905-09 Christopher Columbus Complete Set with Shade, VLM Mint
Brand: Chile

Chile · 1905 · Various (Pesos)

This listing offers a premium quality, Very Lightly Mounted Mint (VLM) complete set of the 1905-09 Christopher Columbus issue from Chile. The set includes the less common green and gray shade of the 1 peso denomination, indicating a desirable variety for collectors.

Issued by the American Bank Note Company (ABNC), these stamps commemorate Christopher Columbus, a pivotal figure in the history of the Americas. They reflect a period when many Latin American nations honored European explorers who played a role in their colonial past.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

christopher-columbus exploration historical-figures

Catalog Numbers

scott68-78a

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$110

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$55

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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