Scott #323 #324 #325 #326 #327 – 1904 Louisiana Purchase Issue – Mint Plate Number Set

Scott #323 #324 #325 #326 #327 – 1904 Louisiana Purchase Issue – Curated Mint Plate Number Set

This curated grouping features all five values from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition commemorative series — Scott 323-327 — each selected for intense color, clean gum, and overall eye appeal. These stamps were issued to mark the centennial of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and the opening of the St. Louis World's Fair. This moment symbolized American growth, innovation, and westward expansion.

This set is beautiful because several stamps retain their original plate numbers, a detail that appeals to specialists and presentation-focused collectors. The vivid ink tones — from the deep green Franklin to the rich brown 10¢ map design — highlight the superb engraved work of the early 20th-century Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mint singles from this series, with bold impressions and fresh color, remain a cornerstone for collectors building a classic U.S. commemorative section.

The set is presented in a trimmed album page for visual appeal and safe handling, as a ready-to-display offering.

More About This Item

• Scott Numbers: 323, 324, 325, 326, 327
• Issue Year: 1904
• Commemoration: Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis World's Fair)
• Condition: Mint; selected for fresh color and clean presentation
• Plate Numbers: Present on multiple values (see images)
• Design Subjects: Franklin, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and U.S. Map
• Category: U.S. Commemoratives – Early 20th Century
• Format: Curated mint set with plate numbers

This set provides a complete and handsome representation of one of the most historically significant commemorative issues of the early 1900s. Ideal for collectors seeking well-matched mint classics, plate number material, or an attractive centerpiece for a World’s Fair or expansion-themed collection.

Collector Notice

For philatelic collecting and display. Not sold for postal use.