This stamp shows a mining prospector in the West. It is part of the Trans-Mississippi set.
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1907 Jamestown Exposition: Pocahontas 5c Blue
This stamp honors Pocahontas, the Powhatan who saved John Smith’s life. The design is based on a 1616 portrait engraving by Simon van de Passe. Pocahontas (a nickname) was originally known as Matoaka but took the name Rebecca after she became a Christian which (it seems) was shortly before she married John Rolfe at the […]
Continue Reading1893 Columbian Exposition: Columbus Restored to Favor 8c Magenta
This stamp commemorates Columbus by showing his restoration to favor in the court of Isabella.
Continue Reading1893 Columbian Exposition: Santa Maria 3c Green
This stamp commemorates Columbus by showing a likeness of his flagship, the Santa Maria. Note: I do not own this stamp yet. It is here courtesy of the Wikimedia Commons.
Continue Reading1997 Pacific 97 32c
This pane of stamps shows ships and stagecoaches. It was issued for the 1997 Pacific International Stamp Exhibition.
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