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Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set

Name: Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set
Brand: United States

United States · 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 and to promote the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The designs depict various scenes from Columbus's life and voyages, from his initial pleas for funding to his eventual landing in the New World. The set is renowned for its beautiful engravings and historical significance.

Issued for the 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 celebrating national events.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

history exploration christopher-columbus world-fairs ships

Catalog Numbers

scott230-245

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$12,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$8,500

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6,000

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.