Chile postage stamps year 1867 Christopher Columbus set 

Chile postage stamps year 1867 Christopher Columbus set 

The Chilean postage stamps issued in 1867 featuring Christopher Columbus are a significant issue in Chilean philately.

Here are the key details about this set:

• Subject: All of Chile’s early definitive stamps, from the first issue in 1853 up until 1909, featured a portrait of Christopher Columbus (referred to as “Colón” in Spanish). The 1867 set is one of these “Colón Issues.”
• Design and Issue: The 1867 stamps introduced a new design and were a set of five denominations. This design was only used for this specific issue, making it distinct from the earlier (1853-1865) and later Columbus issues.
• Catalogue Identification: In the Scott Catalogue, this set is generally listed as Scott #15 through #19.
• Specifications:
  • Perforation: They were Perforated 12 (Perf 12).
  • Watermark: They were Unwatermarked.
  • Printer: They were engraved and printed by the American Bank Note Co.
• Denominations and Colors (Scott numbers in parentheses):
  • 1 Centavo (Scott #15)
  • 5 Centavos (Scott #16)
  • 10 Centavos (Scott #17) – often seen in blue
  • 20 Centavos (Scott #18) – often seen in green
  • 50 Centavos (Scott #19)

The 1867 set is recognized for its classic engraved appearance and is typically less confusing to identify than some of the earlier Chilean “Colón” issues which had many printings and subtle variations.