by Bryan Nielsen | Jul 25, 2025 | Commemorative, History, U.S.A.
The Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898 stands as the second set of commemorative stamps released by the United States Post Office… a vibrant and ambitious follow-up to the Columbian Exposition issue of 1893. These stamps, comprising nine denominations ranging from...
by Bryan Nielsen | Jun 22, 2025 | Columbus, Commemorative, History, U.S.A.
The United States’ first foray into commemorative postage stamps, the Columbian Exposition Issue of 1893, marked a significant departure from previous philatelic releases. Prior to this set, U.S. stamps primarily featured portraits of presidents and statesmen, serving...