Description: 1904 U.S. Louisiana Purchase 2c Carmine JEFFERSON Sc#324 M/H/OG Beauty! Background: In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson negotiated the purchase of a parcel of land from France for $15 million – doubling the size of the U.S. and making further westward expansion possible. These stamps showcase the key players and a map of the Louisiana Territory. Louisiana Purchase Exposition & Stamps On April 30, 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition opened to the public. That same day a set of five stamps commemorating the exposition and the purchase went on sale.Also known as the St. Louis World’s Fair, this expo was held from April 30 to December 1 and commemorated the 100th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase. The largest fair up to that time, it had over 1,500 buildings and 75 miles of roads and walkways. The fair’s opening ceremonies were presided over by President Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of War William Howard Taft. One in a series of CLASSIC 19th - 20th Century U.S. postal issues to be listed this month on E-Bay. Includes Complete Sets and Plate Number Singles and Blocks. Visit our store to view all items. No Reserve. Priced to Sell. As Is From a very old stamp collection from an old time Stamp collector in Chicago. Take your time! Will combine postal charges on multi-lot purchase for added savings. Buy one or 20 lots and we'll still charge the same single postage charge! Note: For Lots valued over $250, we will need to add Postal Insurance. Let us know if you want to continue bidding after initial purchases and we will be happy to wait your go-ahead for checkout. ** = High Catalog Value Ideal for the Classic and Worldwide Postage Stamp collector/investor. Makes a great gift! Another in a great collection of early 19th - 20th World and United States postal issues to be listed over the next few weeks on E-Bay. We will be listing a great number of scarce and highly collectible issues including early 20th C sets and singles. Also a nice selection of early U.S. Zepps and airmails. Canadian and International Buyers Welcome! Payment in e-Bay's payment system unless other arrangements made. We are members of the American Philatelic Society (APS), American Numismatic Association (ANA), SSDC, and other professional numismatic and philatelic societies. References available upon request. Free appraisals. We purchase collections – large or small. Would appreciate positive feedback at successful conclusion of transaction and I will certainly do the same for you! Lake Forest Stamp and Coins Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 USA Member: American Philatelic Society, American Numismatic Association, and other professional numismatic and philatelic associations.
Price: 18.5 USD
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-27T19:09:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 2 Cent
Year of Issue: 1904
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Mint Hinged
Color: Green
Grade: F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
Topic: Historical Events
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
