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1893: Columbian series cover - Columbian commemorative quarter

 

17 July 1894 Philadelphia registered usage from Bogert & Durbin, stamp dealers, to Syracuse, New York
1c to 6c Columbian issue stamps on 7c postal stationery entire overpaying rate to a famous collector

The first commemorative stamps of the United States was the set of 16 values issued in conjunction with the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. Above is a colorful "philatelic" cover prepared to be saved .

1893 World's Columbian Exposition Quarter Dollar

The commemorative silver Columbian quarter dollar released on June 13, 1893 as a companion coin to the previously released half dollar. They were sold as a souvenirs for $1.00 each at the fair.

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