Christopher Columbus stamps

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Posted by reji82003
16 years ago
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These are the 1893 Christopher Columbus stamps that I purchased almost 18 years ago.
Category Stamps
Condition Mint
Size and dimensions of this item postage stamps
Date Period 1893
History These stamps were purchased by me and have been in my family for about 25 years.
Price Paid (If known) 400
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mindbogglz 📚 Apprentice 16 years ago

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-stamps.html but u should probable find your local philatelist group or auction house, who specializes in this.
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reji82003 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

In appraising these, please be aware that they are the cents postage stamps and not the dollar ones.
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mindbogglz 📚 Apprentice 16 years ago

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.

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