Stamp Community Family of Web Sites
Thousands of stamps, consistently graded, competitively priced and hundreds of in-depth blog posts to read
Stamp Community Forum
 
Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

This page may contain links that result in small commissions to keep this free site up and running.
Welcome Guest! Need help? Got a question? Inherit some stamps?
Our stamp forum is completely free! Register Now!

1869 Landing Of Columbus

 
To participate in the forum you must log in or register.
Author Previous TopicReplies: 1 / Views: 4,342Next Topic  
Pillar Of The Community
USA
2866 Posts
Posted 01/05/2008   7:40 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this topic Add t360 to your friends list Get a Link to this Message

The pictorial stamps of 1869 include the 15c brown and blue "Landing of Columbus" stamps.




There are two types, depending on whether the central vignette is
unframed (type I, Scott #118) or framed (type II, Scott #119).

My stamp is the more common type II:



Send note to Staff

Pillar Of The Community
USA
2866 Posts
Posted 01/05/2008   10:54 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add t360 to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply

Here is a type I (Scott #118) for comparison.



Notice how the central picture has just a single top frameline:



This stamp is Lot 1111 at Cherrystone Auctions.
Send note to Staff  Go to Top of Page
  Previous TopicReplies: 1 / Views: 4,342Next Topic  
 
To participate in the forum you must log in or register.


Go to Top of Page
Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Stamp Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2023 Stamp Community Family - All rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Stamp Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Privacy Policy / Terms of Use    Advertise Here
Stamp Community Forum © 2007 - 2023 Stamp Community Forums
It took 0.14 seconds to lick this stamp. Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.05