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Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set

Name: 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 journey, from his first sighting of land to his presentation at the court of Queen Isabella. The series was the first commemorative stamp set issued by the United States.

Issued for the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, these stamps celebrated a major milestone in American history and were a significant philatelic event, setting a precedent for future commemorative issues.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

christopher-columbus explorers ships history world-fairs royalty commemorative

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.