1893 Columbians


1c - Deep blue, pale blue or blue
449,195,550 - Scott #230 - 1893

 
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2c - Brown violet, gray violet or dark brown violet
1,464,588,750 - Scott #231 - 1893

The design orignated from a painting titled
'Columbus Landing at Guanahani'
by John Vanderlyn. Now located in the Rotunda of the Washington Capitol Building

 
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2c - Brown violet, gray violet or dark brown violet
Broken hat Variety
Scott #231 - 189

 
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2c - Brown violet
1 sheet of 50 issued - Scott #231b Imperf - 1893
Auction price - $4,000


3c - Green, dull green or dark green
11,051,250 - Scott #232 - 1893

For more on #232 click here

 
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4c -
Ultramarine, dull ultramarine or deep ultramarine
19,181,550 - Scott #233 - 1893

For more on #233 click here

 
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4c - Deep Blue (color error)
Scott #233a - 1893

For more on #233a click here

 
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5c - Chocolate, pale brown, dark chocolate of yellow brown
35,248,250 - Scott #234 - 1893

For more on #234 click here



The design was obtained by a painting of the same name
by Brozik.

 
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6c - Purple or dull purple
4,707,550 - Scott #235 - 1893

The design was taken from one of the panels of the Bronze doors
designed by Randolp Rogers. These are located in the Capitol building
in Washington DC.

 
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$35-$100
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$195
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$30-$220
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$2,000
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$30-$75
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