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1898 1c-$2 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue, Complete Set of 9 Stamps
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Own the Complete 1898 Trans-Mississippi Set
With this special offer you can own all nine 1898 Trans-Mississippi stamps with one easy order. The Trans-Mississippi stamps are among the scarcest and most sought-after of all U.S. issues. They were produced in conjunction with the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, whose purpose was to further the progress and development of natural resources west of the Mississippi River.
Here are the stamps you'll receive:
285 - 1c Marquette on the Mississippi, Dark Yellow Green
286 - 2c Farming in the West, Copper Red
287 - 4c Indian Hunting Buffalo, Orange
288 - 5c Fremont on the Rockies, Dull Blue
289 - 8c Troops Guarding Wagon Train, Violet Brown
290 - 10c Hardships of Emigration, Gray Violet
291 - 50c Western Mining Prospector, Sage Green
292 - $1 Western Cattle in Storm, Black
293 - $2 Mississippi River Bridge, Orange Brown
More About the Trans-Miss Stamps and Expo...
The Trans-Mississippi Exposition was held in Omaha, Nebraska, June 1 through November 1, 1898. Its goal was to further the progress and development of the resources west of the Mississippi. To promote the event, the Postmaster General authorized a set of nine new stamps.
Based on original paintings, photographs, and drawings, the stamps were supposed to be printed in two colors, but the Spanish-American War broke out. Demand for revenue was high, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing lacked the time and manpower needed to run the two-color press. So the stamps were produced in one color only. Even so, the Trans-Mississippi commemoratives are considered by many to be the most beautiful series ever produced.
Originally, the Post Office Department didn’t plan on issuing 50¢, $1 and $2 stamps because there wasn’t a big demand for such high denominations. But Postmaster General James A. Gary wanted Americans to know about the achievements of the brave, hardworking, self-reliant people who settled the West. These three high-value stamps were produced after the original series and were on sale for only six short months. All unsold quantities were recalled and destroyed. Today, the Trans-Mississippi stamps may be even scarcer than is commonly believed.
The 1898 Trans-Mississippi stamps will be important additions to your collection – order yours right away!
Own the Complete 1898 Trans-Mississippi Set
With this special offer you can own all nine 1898 Trans-Mississippi stamps with one easy order. The Trans-Mississippi stamps are among the scarcest and most sought-after of all U.S. issues. They were produced in conjunction with the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, whose purpose was to further the progress and development of natural resources west of the Mississippi River.
Here are the stamps you'll receive:
285 - 1c Marquette on the Mississippi, Dark Yellow Green
286 - 2c Farming in the West, Copper Red
287 - 4c Indian Hunting Buffalo, Orange
288 - 5c Fremont on the Rockies, Dull Blue
289 - 8c Troops Guarding Wagon Train, Violet Brown
290 - 10c Hardships of Emigration, Gray Violet
291 - 50c Western Mining Prospector, Sage Green
292 - $1 Western Cattle in Storm, Black
293 - $2 Mississippi River Bridge, Orange Brown
More About the Trans-Miss Stamps and Expo...
The Trans-Mississippi Exposition was held in Omaha, Nebraska, June 1 through November 1, 1898. Its goal was to further the progress and development of the resources west of the Mississippi. To promote the event, the Postmaster General authorized a set of nine new stamps.
Based on original paintings, photographs, and drawings, the stamps were supposed to be printed in two colors, but the Spanish-American War broke out. Demand for revenue was high, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing lacked the time and manpower needed to run the two-color press. So the stamps were produced in one color only. Even so, the Trans-Mississippi commemoratives are considered by many to be the most beautiful series ever produced.
Originally, the Post Office Department didn’t plan on issuing 50¢, $1 and $2 stamps because there wasn’t a big demand for such high denominations. But Postmaster General James A. Gary wanted Americans to know about the achievements of the brave, hardworking, self-reliant people who settled the West. These three high-value stamps were produced after the original series and were on sale for only six short months. All unsold quantities were recalled and destroyed. Today, the Trans-Mississippi stamps may be even scarcer than is commonly believed.
The 1898 Trans-Mississippi stamps will be important additions to your collection – order yours right away!
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