The listing, Rare 1893 U.S. Postage Stamp 8 Cents Columbian Exposition Chicago, Illinois has ended.
Offering a rare vintage canceled 8 Cents U.S. Postage Stamp
Columbian Exposition
Columbus Restored To Favor
Scott #236
Placed on sale at Post Offices throughout the nation on Monday, January 2, 1893, the Columbian series of postage stamps commemorated the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The eight cent stamp was not originally planned with the series and was not issued until March 3, 1893
This stamp is in excellent condition for being 122 years old as you can see from the high resolution scan provided, but it has been hinged
A rare chance to add this to your collection
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