uncommonpre-1900

Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set of 16

Name: Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set of 16
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 initial appeal to Queen Isabella to the eventual landing in the New World. The set was issued to coincide with the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.

The Columbian Exposition issue was the first commemorative stamp series issued by the United States, setting a precedent for future pictorial issues celebrating national events and history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

christopher-columbus exploration ships history royalty native-americans

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.