uncommonpre-1900

United States 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue, Complete Set of 16

Name: United States 1893 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 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. Each stamp features a detailed engraving depicting a different scene from Columbus's life and voyages, from his initial pleas for funding to his landing in the New World. The series is renowned for its beautiful designs and historical significance, making it one of the most popular classic US commemorative sets.

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 commemorative issues worldwide.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

christopher-columbus exploration history ships commemorative world's-fair

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.