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Chile 1928-29 10 Pesos Airmail with Blue Overprint, Federico Errázuriz Echaurren
uncommon1900-1945

Chile 1928-29 10 Pesos Airmail with Blue Overprint, Federico Errázuriz Echaurren

Chile · 1928 · 10 Pesos

This stamp features a central vignette of Federico Errázuriz Echaurren, a former President of Chile, in black, set against an orange frame. It bears a blue overprint 'CORREO AEREO' (Air Mail) and '10 PESOS' to designate its use for airmail services.

Issued during the early development of airmail services in Chile, this stamp reflects the country's efforts to modernize its postal system. The overprint on an existing definitive issue was a common practice to quickly introduce new postal services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC8

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$180
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$110
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$85
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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