GAMM Columbian Exposition Reprints - 'A New World'
This GAMM cachet cover features the artwork 'A New World,' illustrating Columbus presenting gifts to Native Americans with an accompanying caption. The cover bears three 1892 Columbian Exposition reprint stamps from the 1992 commemorative issue: a 2-cent 'Landing of Columbus,' a 3-cent 'Ship of Columbus,' and a rare $4 'Isabella and Columbus.' The pictorial first-day cancellation from Chicago, Illinois is dated May 22, 1992.
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The cachet features a black-and-white illustration of Columbus presenting gifts to Native Americans ('Indians'), with blue accent coloring on the clothing. The title 'A New World' appears in blue text below, with the caption 'To show his good will, Columbus gives the "Indians" a few presents.' Three stamps are affixed: a 2-cent brown 'Landing of Columbus,' a 3-cent teal 'Ship of Columbus,' and a $4 pink 'Isabella and Columbus,' all from the 1893 Columbian Exposition reprint series. The postmark is a pictorial cancellation featuring a silhouette of a walking figure, reading 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE / MAY 22 / 1992 / Chicago, IL 60607.'
This First Day Cover features a black-and-blue cachet illustrating Christopher Columbus presenting gifts to Native Americans, with the caption 'To show his good will, Columbus gives the 'Indians' a few presents.' The cover includes three 1992 reprint stamps from the 1893 Columbian Exposition series: a 2-cent purple 'Landing of Columbus,' a 3-cent green 'Flag Ship of Columbus,' and a $4 pink 'Isabella and Columbus.' A pictorial postmark with a silhouette of Columbus and the date 'May 22, 1992' is visible next to the stamps. The cover is in good condition with minor discoloration.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)