Panama 1935 Christopher Columbus Unissued Set, Marginal Pairs
Panama · 1935 · 1/2c to 1B
This unissued set of ten stamps commemorates Christopher Columbus. The designs feature portraits of Columbus, his ships (the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María), and scenes related to his voyages and interactions in the New World. The set was prepared but never officially released for postal use.
Prepared in 1935, this set was intended to honor the legacy of Christopher Columbus, whose voyages directly led to the European colonization of the Americas, including the isthmus of Panama. The reasons for it remaining unissued are not definitively known, but such stamps often become philatelic curiosities.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Off-center or visible wear
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