Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set

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. The designs depict various scenes from his journey, including his landing, meeting with Queen Isabella, and portraits of the explorer. Issued for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, these were the first commemorative stamps issued by the United States.

The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition was a major cultural event celebrating American progress and the anniversary of Columbus's arrival. The stamp series was a significant philatelic milestone, popularizing stamp collecting in the United States.