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First Commemorative Stamps
- When
- 1893
- Where
- United States
The United States issued the Columbian Issue, its first commemorative postage stamps, for the fair.
The Columbian Issue, a set of 16 postage stamps, was issued to commemorate the World's Columbian Exposition. The American Banknote Company supplied these stamps under a contract that allowed them to charge 17¢ per thousand, significantly higher than previous rates.
Sources
- Columbian Issue Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-08
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