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Chile 1980 'National Philatelic Exhibition' Stamp
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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.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

sg843
scott548
michel893

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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