UNITED STATES 1892 - 4th Centenary of the discovery of America by Christophe COLOMB. 3 special postal stationery issued during the CHICAGO exhibition, colored world maps with embossed portraits of COLOMB and Liberty with eagle wings spread. <1 cent blue, envelope with printed stamp, 92 x 149 mm <2 cent lilac, envelope 112 x 143 mm <2 cents violet, envelope 92 x 160 mm

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