uncommonpre-1900

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set

Name: United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set
Brand: United States

United States · 1893 · 1¢ to $5

This complete set of 16 stamps commemorates the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas. Issued for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, each stamp depicts a different scene from Columbus's life and voyages, from his audience with Queen Isabella to the landing in the New World. The designs were based on famous paintings and were the first commemorative stamps issued by the United States.

The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition was a major cultural event that celebrated American progress and the anniversary of Columbus's arrival. These stamps were a significant philatelic milestone, popularizing stamp collecting in the US.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

world-fairs christopher-columbus exploration history ships royalty

Catalog Numbers

scott230-245

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$12,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$8,500

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1,200

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