Chile 1980 'National Philatelic Exhibition' Stamp
Chile · 1980 · 3.50 P
This stamp commemorates the National Philatelic Exhibition held in Santiago, Chile. The design features a reproduction of Chile's first postage stamp from 1853, which depicts Christopher Columbus. This 'stamp-on-stamp' design is a popular theme in philately, celebrating the history of postage itself.
Issued during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, this stamp promoted a national cultural event, highlighting Chile's postal history as a source of pride.
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