17 July 1894 Philadelphia registered usage from Bogert & Durbin, stamp dealers
1¢ to 6¢ Columbian issue stamps overpaying the postal rate to a famous collector

The first commemorative series of United States stamps was issued in conjunction with the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Sixteen denominations were included.

1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Chicago Quarter Dollar

The commemorative silver Columbian quarter dollar was released on June 13, 1893 as a companion coin to the previously released half dollar. They were sold as a souvenirs for $1.00 each at the fair.