uncommonpre-1900

1893 Columbian Exposition Commemorative Issue, Complete Set

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

United States of America · 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, from his landing in the New World to his reception by Queen Isabella. The set was issued to promote the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.

Issued for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, this was the first commemorative stamp series issued by the United States, setting a precedent for future pictorial issues.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

christopher-columbus exploration ships history world-fairs royalty

Catalog Numbers

scott230-245

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1,500

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

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