Below is a very rare, complete set of four, unused pre-Columbian postal cards. Published by the American Lithographic Company, New York.

These postal cards were issued mid-1892 to advertise to other world leaders and VIPs, the dedication ceremonies (held on October 21, 1892, but the fairgrounds were not opened to the public until May 1, 1893) and opening of the World's Fair in 1893. The Official Seal is not present on these postal cards. Fantastic printings as you can examine in the full size images provided.

The Official Seal (on the left) is not present on these postal cards. Fantastic printings as you can examine in the full size images provided.

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pre-World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - U.S. Naval Exhibit

pre-World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Agricultural Building

pre-World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Woman's Building

pre-World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Fisheries Building

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Following is a complete set of 12 (series No. 1) Official 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition postal cards that include the one cent postage. These are the first commercially produced postcards to be sold to the general public at the Fair. Published by the American Lithographic Company, New York.

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - U.S. Naval Exhibit

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Agricultural Building

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Woman's Building

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Fisheries Building

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Government Building

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Administration Building

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - The Electrical Building

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Manufacturers and Liberal Arts

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Fine Art Building

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Machinery Building

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Mines Building

World's Columbian Exposition 1893 - Horticultural Building

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Other 1893 World's Fair postcards and postcard advertisements.

World's Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893 - Transportation Building Girsch & Roeksler, New York - Joe Koehler, Sole Agent, New York.

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