Chile 1867 Christopher Columbus
Chile · 1867 · 20c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Christopher Columbus, the Genoese explorer credited with the European discovery of the Americas. The design is framed by an ornate oval, with the country name 'CHILE' at the top and the denomination 'VEINTE CENTAVOS' at the bottom. This issue was part of a series printed by the American Bank Note Company in New York.
Issued during the presidency of José Joaquín Pérez, this stamp reflects the 19th-century Latin American practice of honoring key figures from the Age of Discovery on their postage.
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Engraved
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