1893 Chicago World’s Fair Stamp 19th Century American History (Scott #244)

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This postage stamp is worth $2,100 and was issued over 130 years ago in 1893. It commemorates the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s discovery of North America in 1492.

On the stamp are portraits of Columbus and the Queen of Spain, Isabella, at the left. Queen Isabella financed Columbus’s voyage to the New World.

This stamp was issued during the 1893 World’s Fair Games. In Chicago, the fair showcased the latest in technology and innovation at that time and was attended by over 27 million people from all around the world.

The stamp cost 4 in 1893, which is equivalent to 150 in today’s money. This stamp is better known as Scott No.

Scott is the standard value guide recognized by all stamp collectors and provides values for all United States stamps.



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