Columbian Exposition $5 Stamp - 1992 Chicago FDC

The cachet features a purple and black illustration of Christopher Columbus leaning over a table with a globe, rendered in a comic/illustrated style. Text identifies him as 'Christopher Columbus 1451-1506' with the caption 'One of the greatest explorers in history, a man of vision and determination.' The stamp is the $5 Columbian Exposition issue (Scott #245) depicting Columbus in profile. The pictorial cancellation shows a silhouette of Columbus planting a flag, with 'First Day of Issue' arc text and 'May 22, 1992 / Chicago, IL 60607.'

This First Day Cover features a vivid purple and black cachet illustration of Christopher Columbus leaning over a globe, with his birth and death years (1451-1506) and the text 'One of the greatest explorers in history, a man of vision and determination.' The stamp is a $5 Columbian Exposition issue with a profile portrait of Columbus. The pictorial postmark depicts Columbus planting a flag and is dated May 22, 1992, Chicago, IL. The cover is in excellent condition with clear, legible text and artwork.