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United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set

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

United States of America · 1893 · 1¢ to $5

This complete set of 16 stamps was issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas. The designs depict various scenes from his life and voyages, from his audience with Queen Isabella to the landing in the New World. The set is renowned for its beautiful engravings and historical significance, making it one of the most popular classic US commemorative sets.

Issued for the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, these were the first commemorative stamps issued by the United States, setting a precedent for future pictorial issues.

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

$4,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3,500

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2,500

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.