U.S. Stamps Scott Numbers 230-547
The introduction of Commemorative Postage Stamps began in 1893 with the 'Columbians', a set of 16 stamps for the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, May 1 - October 30, 1893, celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.
Here you will also find the first Bureau Issues of definitive stamps, which are those stamps printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
The Washington Franklin Issues, which ran from 1908-1920 (Scott Numbers 331//547) are listed in their own section. See the category listing at left for a extensive listing of this intriguing issue.
And our 'no haggle' returns price applies. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason just return it within 14 days for a full refund.
This is the classic era of U.S. Commemorative Issues beginning with the Columbian Exposition Issues of 1894. Add the Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issues, Pan-American Exposition Issues, Louisiana Purchase Exposition Issues, Jamestown Exposition Issues plus the regular issues of 1902-03
Code: B2780*Redbox
Price: $480.00
U.S. #276 Mint - VF Centering, SCV=$600.00, , type I, with watermark, lighthly hinged and no thins on ... more info
Code: B2782*Redbox
Price: $60.00
U.S. #279 Mint Plate Number strip of 3, Imprint, Plate # The stamps are Never Hinged, rated as mint du... more info
Code: B2791*Redbox
Price: $40.00
U.S. #301 Mint Plate Number strip of 3, Imprint, Plate # Two of the stamps are Mint Never Hinged and o... more info
Code: B2795*Redbox
Price: $50.00
U.S. #307 Mint Plate Number strip of 3, Imprint, Plate # (heavy hinging)... more info
Code: B2815*Redbox
Price: $50.00
U.S. #247 Mint Plate Number strip of 3, Imprint, Plate # (heavy hinging on selvage) SCV=#285.00... more info
Code: B2816*Redbox
Price: $200.00
U.S. #252 Mint Plate Number strip of 3, Imprint, Plate # (hinge repairs) SCV=$600... more info
