Issued in 1942, this commemorative stamp celebrates the 200th anniversary of the founding of Talca (1742–1942), one of Chile’s historic colonial cities. Printed in deep blue, it prominently features the coat of arms of Talca, showing a crowned lion holding a banner, framed by ornate baroque scrollwork. The Latin motto “Provehit Soli Leo” (“The lion advances alone”) appears above the shield. A classic early 20th-century Chilean engraved issue, it is valued by collectors for its bold design, crisp intaglio lines, and strong thematic appeal involving heraldry and civic anniversaries.