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US Stamp #236 - 1893 8¢ Columbus Restored to Favor, G/VG, LH, Used

$ 1.85

  • Cancellation Type: Handstamped
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Color: Magenta
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Denomination: 8 Cent
  • First City:: National Release
  • Grade: G/VG (Good/Very Good)
  • Issued Date:: March 3, 1893
  • Place of Origin: United States
  • Quality: Used
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1893
  • Topic: Historical Events
  • Year of Issue: 1891-1900

Description

US Stamp #236 - 1893 8¢ Columbus Restored to Favor, G/VG (Good/Very Good) Used LH (Lightly Hinged) Used, G/VG (Good/Very Good), LH (Lightly Hinged), Used Condition. View Photo for details on stamps. I have listed photos of the exact stamp, both Front and Back, that you will receive. Series: Columbian Exposition Issue Face value: 8 ¢ - United States cent First Day of Issue: March 3, 1893 Issue Quantity: 10,656,550 Emission: Commemorative Printed by: American Bank Note Company Method: Flat plate Watermark: None Perforation: 12 Color: Magenta Columbus Restored to Favor The 8¢ Columbian stamp was issued in March 1893, to meet the new registry rate. It is entitled “Columbus Restored to Favor.” When Columbus returned to the New World the second time, he began to set up new colonies. He ruled with a firm hand, and he punished those who did not obey his requests. Many of his own men objected to his harsh ways. Columbus was ordered to return to Spain. He was quickly forgiven, however, because the king and queen were anxious to send him on another voyage