Black & white PPC 'Salto de Laja (Chile)' franked on message side with 1878 5c bright ultramarine and 5c dull ultramarine (SG 59 & 59a, two very distinct shades) tied by VALPARAISO cds dated 13. 12. 1897. Addressed to UK. A very scarce early Chilean postcard. The earliest known Chilean postcard dates from 1895.