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Chile 1930 Airmail, Condor over the Andes
common1900-1945

Chile 1930 Airmail, Condor over the Andes

Chile · 1930 · 50c

This airmail stamp features a dramatic depiction of an Andean condor, a national symbol of Chile, soaring majestically over the Andes mountains. The design captures the rugged beauty of the landscape and the power of the iconic bird, symbolizing the reach and ambition of the nation's burgeoning airmail service.

Issued in 1930, this stamp supported the expansion of airmail services in Chile, a critical development for connecting remote regions separated by the formidable Andes mountain range.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg184
scottC10
michel159

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.