FIRST U.S. COMMEMORATIVES
Issued at the 1893 World Exposition in Chicago and marking, one year late, the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the New World, these classic Columbians were praised for their artistry and historical value, yet scorned for their large size and high face values totaling more than an average week’s pay in the late 19th century. Notice that a clean-shaven Columbus sights land on the 1¢ stamp, yet he comes ashore with a full beard on the 2¢ stamp.
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1847-1861 #1-39
1861-1869 #63-122
1870-1879 #134-191
1880-1889 #205-218
1890-1899 #219-293
1900-1909 #294-373
1910-1919 #374-546
1920-1929 #547-681
1930-1934 #682-751
1935-1939 #752-858
1940-1944 #859-926
1945-1949 #927-986
1950-1954 #987-1059A
1955-1959 #1064-1138
1960-1964 #1139-1260
1965-1969 #1261-1386
1970-1974 #1387-1552
1975-1979 #1553-1802
Airmails 1918-1939 # C1-C24
Airmails 1941-1993 #C25-C132
Airmails 1999-2008 #C133-C145
Commemorative Sheets
Confederate States
Definitives
Duck Stamps
Errors
Express & Priority
First Day Covers
Parcel Post & Special Delivery
Postage Due
Se-tenant Sheets
US Year Sets
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