US 1893 Columbian Exposition 'Landing of Columbus' 2c. Scott. 231
Series: Columbian Exposition Issue
Issued date: 02-01-1893 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 2c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (UK): 231
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 236
Michel (Germany): 74
Yvert et Tellier (France): 82
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 38.1mm
Printer: The American Bank Note Co.
Stamp Colors: Brown violet
Perforation: 12
Themes: Explorer, Famous People, Discoverer, Discovery, Flag
Total print: 1,464,588,750
Issued date: 02-01-1893 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 2c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (UK): 231
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 236
Michel (Germany): 74
Yvert et Tellier (France): 82
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 38.1mm
Printer: The American Bank Note Co.
Stamp Colors: Brown violet
Perforation: 12
Themes: Explorer, Famous People, Discoverer, Discovery, Flag
Total print: 1,464,588,750
Description:- Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. declared that Sherman was "the first modern general".
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus
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