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1c Columbus in Sight of Land single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company.

1c Columbus in Sight of Land single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company.

2-840-115 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

1c Columbus in Sight of Land single, 1893. Mint. Design of the stamp is an engraving called "Columbus in Sight of Land" believed to be after a painting by W. H. Powell. Printed in sheets of 200, cut into panes of 50 for distribution. A few sheets of 100 remain intact today, as well as panes of 50. Quantity issued: 440,195,550.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. American Bank Note Company, attributed to: American: Printers, makers
After
  1. William Henry Powell: American: Artist, painter
Subject
  1. Christopher Columbus: Italian, Spanish: Navigator, explorer
Medium
  1. Engraving
  2. Ink
  3. Ink (deep blue) / engraving
  4. Paper
Picture Type
  1. Portrait
  2. Postage stamps
Category Hierarchy

Trade & Industry Communications

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4960x3583
File Size : 52,066kb

Aliases

  1. 1980.2493.1606
  1. NPM-1980_2493_1606
  1. 0990010779
  1. 1980.2493.1606
  1. 2-840-115
  1. 2840115
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