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CLASSIC STAMPS: Chile

CLASSIC STAMPS: Chile

The first official postal service was established in 1827, and soon after, postage stamps were introduced in 1853, making Chile one of the earliest countries to adopt this innovative system. The 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed the expansion and modernization...
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS on imperforate stamp from Chile 1893. This stamp is cut from a postcard. Until 1910 it was decided by law, that only Christopher Columbus could appear on stamps from Chile.