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Chile 1934-1939 Airmail Issue Blocks of 25
uncommon1900-1945

Chile 1934-1939 Airmail Issue Blocks of 25

Chile · 1934 · 2p, 5p, 10p

This airmail set features a dramatic design of a condor soaring over the Andes mountains, symbolizing the power and reach of aviation. The set includes the 2 peso, 5 peso, and 10 peso denominations. The design, by Luis Meléndez, captures the rugged beauty of the Chilean landscape and the spirit of early air travel.

Issued between 1934 and 1939, this definitive airmail series facilitated postal communication during a period of significant aviation development in South America. The stamps were essential for both domestic and international correspondence.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC40, C43, C46

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$50
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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