The US issued eight stamps in 1893 to commemorate Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. The stamps ranged in denominations from 15 cents to $5...looks like you have all 8
This looks like 1 of yours, for over 3,000 just on Ebay ! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220430985829
If they are the 1 cent stamps...each retail for around $24 mint , well centered and no flaws. Used- about 40 cents.
Damaged copies are almost worthless and badly centered copies maybe 1/2.
Wholesale,dealers pay from 1/10 to 1/3. retail for stamps like this in collections.
Re: Christopher Columbus stamps
The US issued eight stamps in 1893 to commemorate Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. The stamps ranged in denominations from 15 cents to $5...looks like you have all 8
This looks like 1 of yours, for over 3,000 just on Ebay ! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220430985829
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blmailus7.htm they were quite controversial. According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbian_Issue in 2006 a complete set was over 10 grand...but I bet they'll probably keep going up.
They buy/sell... http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2006/10/celebrate-columbus-day-with-sta… but u should probable find your local philatelist group or auction house, who specializes in this.
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Thanks for the info. I will check a local on these.
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In appraising these, please be aware that they are the cents postage stamps and not the dollar ones.
Re: Christopher Columbus stamps
If they are the 1 cent stamps...each retail for around $24 mint , well centered and no flaws. Used- about 40 cents.
Damaged copies are almost worthless and badly centered copies maybe 1/2.
Wholesale,dealers pay from 1/10 to 1/3. retail for stamps like this in collections.