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Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set

Name: 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. Each denomination features a different detailed engraving depicting a key event from his journey, from his first sighting of land to his presentation at the court of Queen Isabella. The designs were based on famous paintings and are renowned for their artistic quality and historical narrative.

Issued for the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, this was the first commemorative stamp series issued by the United States. It set a precedent for future commemorative issues and was a major attraction at the fair.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

history exploration christopher-columbus ships royalty commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scott230-245

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2,800

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2,200

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$800

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