Columbian Exposition Commemoratives - Columbus and Isabella

This First Day Cover features a blue and black cachet by GAMM (Gerry Adlman) depicting Columbus presenting his plans to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. It bears three Columbian Exposition commemorative stamps from the 500th anniversary series: the 5-cent 'Columbus Soliciting Aid of Isabella,' the 30-cent 'Columbus at La Rabida,' and the 50-cent 'Recall of Columbus.' The pictorial cancellation from Chicago, Illinois is dated May 22, 1992, the official first day of issue.

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Gerry Adlman GAMM Cachets
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The cachet features a blue and black illustration of Columbus presenting his plans to Queen Isabella of Spain, with the title 'Royal Support' in red text. Three Columbian Exposition commemorative stamps are affixed: a 5-cent brown 'Columbus Soliciting Aid of Isabella,' a 30-cent red 'Columbus at La Rabida,' and a 50-cent slate-blue 'Recall of Columbus.' The pictorial postmark includes a silhouette of Columbus and reads 'First Day of Issue, May 22, 1992, Chicago, IL 6060_.' The cachet text notes Columbus sought support from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella for his 'great enterprise.'

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This First Day Cover features a blue and black cachet depicting Christopher Columbus presenting his plans to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. The cachet artwork is labeled 'Royal Support' and includes text describing Columbus seeking support for his voyage. The cover bears three Columbian Exposition commemorative stamps: the 5-cent 'Columbus Soliciting Aid of Isabella,' the 30-cent 'Columbus at La Rabida,' and the 50-cent 'Recall of Columbus.' A pictorial cancellation from Chicago, Illinois, dated May 22, 1992, is centered on the stamps, featuring an illustration of Columbus. The cover is in good condition with clear, legible printing.

(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)