1992 US-Italy Joint Issue Cover with #2620-23 Mint Stamps
# MXM012 - 1992 US-Italy Joint Issue Cover with #2620-23 Mint Stamps
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Get U.S.-Italy Joint-Issue Cover Honoring the First Voyage of Columbus –
US Block of 4 Mint Stamps Included Too
In 1992, the United States and Italy issued joint-issue stamps commemorating the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the New World. The First Day Cover includes US #2620-23 and Italy #1877-80, with postmarks from both the United States and Italy. The US block of four stamps is included, as well. The US and Italy stamps share the same design showing Columbus presenting his plans to Queen Isabella, his three ships on the ocean, three sailors watching as they approach land, and Columbus and his party going ashore.
The First Day of Issue ceremony for both the US and Italy stamps took place on St. Croix, part of the US-owned Virgin Islands. Columbus first landed on the island during his second voyage. It is the only US territory where Columbus was known to land.
In 1492, Columbus set off in his three ships, Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, searching for a westward route to the Indies. His voyage was funded by Queen Isabela of Spain. In the early morning hours of October 12, land was sighted by a sailor on the Pinta. Columbus named the island San Salvador. He continued to sail and reached present-day Cuba and Haiti. Columbus and his weary crew began their journey home in mid-January of the following year. After several stops, the sailors returned to Spain in March. Columbus later reported his journey to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
Get U.S.-Italy Joint-Issue Cover Honoring the First Voyage of Columbus –
US Block of 4 Mint Stamps Included Too
In 1992, the United States and Italy issued joint-issue stamps commemorating the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the New World. The First Day Cover includes US #2620-23 and Italy #1877-80, with postmarks from both the United States and Italy. The US block of four stamps is included, as well. The US and Italy stamps share the same design showing Columbus presenting his plans to Queen Isabella, his three ships on the ocean, three sailors watching as they approach land, and Columbus and his party going ashore.
The First Day of Issue ceremony for both the US and Italy stamps took place on St. Croix, part of the US-owned Virgin Islands. Columbus first landed on the island during his second voyage. It is the only US territory where Columbus was known to land.
In 1492, Columbus set off in his three ships, Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, searching for a westward route to the Indies. His voyage was funded by Queen Isabela of Spain. In the early morning hours of October 12, land was sighted by a sailor on the Pinta. Columbus named the island San Salvador. He continued to sail and reached present-day Cuba and Haiti. Columbus and his weary crew began their journey home in mid-January of the following year. After several stops, the sailors returned to Spain in March. Columbus later reported his journey to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.