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1893 $1 Queen Isabella Pledging Her Jewels

Name: 1893 $1 Queen Isabella Pledging Her Jewels
Brand: United States

United States · 1893 · 1 dollar

This stamp, part of the 1893 Columbian Exposition series, illustrates Queen Isabella I of Castile pledging her jewels to finance Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World. The design captures a pivotal moment in the history of exploration.

Issued for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, this stamp commemorates the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage, highlighting the Spanish monarchy's crucial support for his expedition.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty history exploration columbus spain columbian-exposition

Catalog Numbers

scott241

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$13,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$8,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$355

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.