common1945-1980

Chile 1955 Airmail - LAN Chile Aircraft

Name: Chile 1955 Airmail - LAN Chile Aircraft
Brand: Chile
Availability: InStock

Chile · 1955 · 1p, 2p, 5p

This set of three airmail stamps features aircraft from LAN Chile (Línea Aérea Nacional de Chile), the national airline. The designs depict a Douglas DC-6 over the Andes mountains, a de Havilland Dove, and a Martin 2-0-2, showcasing the airline's modern fleet at the time. The stamps were issued to facilitate airmail correspondence within and from Chile.

Issued in the mid-1950s, these stamps represent a period of significant growth in commercial aviation in South America, connecting remote regions and fostering international ties.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

aviation transportation airplane

Catalog Numbers

scottC178-C180

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.