1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition STAMP Eagle Columbus Illinois

Description: This is an antique litho colour postal card of Chicago, Illinois, USA with an undivided back. It shows 4 beautiful views of (clockwise): 1. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) 2. The Machinery Building 3. The American Eagle holding the US Flag 4. The Administration Building on the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. This World's Fair was held in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus arrival in the New World in 1492. No publishing info on the card, but shown in J.R. Burdick, Pioneer postcards book as one of the earliest American postcards. This postcard was sent during the Exposition to Germany in 1893. So it is more than one HUNDRED and 30 years OLD. The blue and white 1 cents US stamp is still attached on its back. However a slight crease on top right corner it does not affect the pictures (see scan) and it is still a great collectable. Condition: very good. This postcard should be in every Exposition, Illinois or American collection.Buyer pays US $ 14.00 for handling and shipping by registered mail in Europe 1 zone, US $ 17.00 in Europe 2 zone and US $ 27.00 for worldwide. Buyer of multiple items can save on shipping. Buyer of multiple items must wait for the invoice. Buyer must make his payment within 7 days. For more Exposition, Illinois or American postcard please take a look in my eBay store to make your collection complete.

Price: 324.95 USD

Location: Tilburg

End Time: 2024-12-28T18:41:33.000Z

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