Chile 'Colón' Definitive Issue
Chile · 1853 · 5c
This is the first postage stamp issued by Chile, featuring a portrait of Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón). The design is based on a portrait by Randolph Rogers and was engraved by John E. Perkins in London. The stamp is imperforate and printed in a reddish-brown color.
Issued in 1853, this stamp marks Chile's entry into the postal reform movement that began with Great Britain's Penny Black. It facilitated a standardized and prepaid postal system within the country.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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