US 1893 Columbian Exposition 'Santa Maria (1460), Flagship of Columbus' 3c. Scott. 232

Series: Columbian Exposition Issue
Issued date: 02-01-1893 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 3c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (UK): 232
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 237
Michel (Germany): 75
Yvert et Tellier (France): 83
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 38.1mm
Printer: The American Bank Note Co.
Stamp Colors: Green
Perforation: 12
Themes: Explorer, Sailing Ship, Discoverer, Discovery, Flag
Total print: 12,000,000
Issued date: 02-01-1893 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 3c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (UK): 232
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 237
Michel (Germany): 75
Yvert et Tellier (France): 83
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 38.1mm
Printer: The American Bank Note Co.
Stamp Colors: Green
Perforation: 12
Themes: Explorer, Sailing Ship, Discoverer, Discovery, Flag
Total print: 12,000,000
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