Zoom the image with the mouse
#230P4-45P4
1893 1c-$5 Columbians, Plate Proofs on Card, Complete Set of 16 Proofs
$1,950.00
Share:
Only a Few Lucky Collectors Can Boast of Owning a Complete Set of These Columbian Proofs
The First U.S. Commemoratives
This remarkable set represents the Columbian Exposition stamps at their most beautiful: a complete set of all 16 denominations as plate proofs on card, produced directly from the original printing plates.
Issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage, the Columbian series holds a unique place in American history as the first commemorative stamps ever issued by the United States. Plate proofs were created not for postal use, but for archival, reference, and presentation purposes—making them far scarcer and more refined than the issued stamps.
Printed on thick card stock, these proofs showcase the engravers’ work with exceptional clarity. Fine lines, shading, and detail appear sharper and more dramatic, allowing the artistry of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to be fully appreciated.
Proofs have a look all their own. Pulled under controlled conditions, they show sharper detail and stronger color than the stamps we’re used to seeing. That’s especially true for Columbians – on these proofs, the engravings pop, and the colors are as fresh today as they were more than a century ago. They really let you see the artistry behind the designs.
Only a Few Lucky Collectors Can Boast of Owning a Complete Set of These Columbian Proofs
The First U.S. Commemoratives
This remarkable set represents the Columbian Exposition stamps at their most beautiful: a complete set of all 16 denominations as plate proofs on card, produced directly from the original printing plates.
Issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage, the Columbian series holds a unique place in American history as the first commemorative stamps ever issued by the United States. Plate proofs were created not for postal use, but for archival, reference, and presentation purposes—making them far scarcer and more refined than the issued stamps.
Printed on thick card stock, these proofs showcase the engravers’ work with exceptional clarity. Fine lines, shading, and detail appear sharper and more dramatic, allowing the artistry of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to be fully appreciated.
Proofs have a look all their own. Pulled under controlled conditions, they show sharper detail and stronger color than the stamps we’re used to seeing. That’s especially true for Columbians – on these proofs, the engravings pop, and the colors are as fresh today as they were more than a century ago. They really let you see the artistry behind the designs.
Related Items
Most Orders Ship
within 1 Business Day
90 Day Return Policy
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Earn Reward Points
for FREE Stamps & More