Columbian Issue: Landing of Columbus
United States · 1893 · 2 cents
The stamp depicts Christopher Columbus and his crew making landfall in the New World, with indigenous people observing their arrival. A ship is anchored in the background, and a flag is planted on the shore.
This stamp is part of the United States' first commemorative series, issued in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. It coincided with the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain
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