Title:
Columbus in Sight of Land
Description:
Single classic U.S. commemorative postage stamp from the 1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (“Columbians”). Design shows a central engraved vignette of Columbus and crew at the moment of first sighting land, with decorative side panels depicting Indigenous figures. Inscribed across top: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” across inner frame: “POSTAGE ONE CENT,” with large numeral “1” in both lower corners. Bottom tablet reads: “COLUMBUS IN SIGHT OF LAND.” Top corners show the commemorative dates “1492” (left) and “1892” (right). Printed in blue on off‑white wove paper, line-engraved/intaglio style, with perforated edges. The pictured example appears used/handled and shows a small thin/tear or pinhole near the lower right figure area; margins show uneven/rough separation consistent with perforation removal.
Country:
United States
Denomination:
1¢
Type of Stamp:
Commemorative postage stamp
Issue Date:
1893-01-01
Color:
Blue (deep blue / ultramarine)
Print Method:
Engraved (line-engraved intaglio)
Perforation:
12
Watermark:
None
Dimensions:
Approx. 41 x 26 mm
Sheet Size:
100
Issued Amount:
Over 72,000,000 stamps issued (commonly cited production figure for Scott 230)
Emission:
Columbian Exposition (World’s Columbian Exposition) commemorative issue
Paper:
Wove paper
Series:
1893 Columbian Exposition Issue (”Columbians”)
Catalog Numbers:
Scott US 230
Date Added:
2020-11-11 12:21:59
Themes:
Christopher Columbus; exploration; discovery of America; ships/voyages; 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition; history
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$11.99
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-04-12
Date Added:
2020-11-11 12:21:59
