Chile

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Chile is a country that extends from the central to southern Pacific coast of South America.

Pen cancels were used on the early issues and are revenue/fiscal cancels.


 * Beginning in 1853, engraved Columbus portrait designs were issued with "COLON" above and "CORREOS PORTE-FRANCO" above. There are several different numeral(s) wwatermarks that may help separate issues.
 * In 1953, 5c and 10c values were printed by Perkins, Bacon and Co. ("London Print") on blued and white paper. These are the clearest prints of all.
 * In 1854, the printing plates were sent to Chile ("Santiago Print"). Printings were nearly as good but printed in a number of shades on white paper only.
 * A lithographed version was created and issued, often misidentified.
 * In 1855, a 5c London Print was issued again on blued paper but with a different watermark.
 * In 1856-62, Santiago Prints were issued again, now with fairly worn printing, and again with a variety of shades.
 * In 1862, new values were issued, with new 1c and 20c values and the 10c with new watermark. These were London Prints.
 * In 1865, the 5c value was issued again mostly in a rose red shade but with a new watermark again. This was a Santiago Print.
 * In 1867, a new engraved design was issued with "CHILE" in the top of the vignette and "COLON" at the bottom.
 * In 1877, a new design was issued with a small portrait and with "CENTAVO" in a curved band across the numeral of value. These stamps were rouletted.
 * In 1878-79, "CENTAVO" was moved below the numeral of value. A new large 1 peso design was also issued.
 * In 1894, 1c and 2c modified designs were issued. These have had the small flourishes removed from the top of the "CENTAVOS" tablet.



(more to follow) 
 * In 1900-01, a new slightly larger design was issued in two types.
 * In 1904, telegraph stamps were surcharged "CORREOS" and new values. Forged overprints exist of error and shifted overprints.



 File:Chile loco.jpg|10 peso definitive. File:Chile globe papal.jpg|1978 peace issue. 

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