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Esthmer H. Skinner Collection

Skinner, Esthmer H. Papers, 1929–1985. 3 feet. Collector. A booklet (1969) published by Orange County, California, in tribute to President Richard Nixon; certificates (1933) issued to Skinner by the Republican Party of California and by the University of Oklahoma Foundation; and propaganda (1944–1945) printed by the Nazis and air-dropped to American troops fighting the Battle of the Bulge near Bastogne, Belgium, advising them of their certain defeat and death, and of the post-war demise of the United States. Also included are stamp collection albums (1929–1985) containing postal covers, stamps, and other stamp and history-related collectibles such as sheets of postage stamps (1948–1957) commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Oklahoma statehood and the centennials of the petroleum industry and the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma. ______

Library Material

1. Dale, Edward Everett. "The Cheyenne Arapaho Country." Reprint from The Chronicles of Oklahoma, December 1942, (autographed)

2. Dale, Edward Everett. "The Speech of the Frontier." Reprint from The Quarterly Journal of Speech, Oct. 1941, (autograph)

3. Fischer, Le Roy H. "Henry B. Bass's collection." Reprint from Lincoln Herald, Vol. 65, No. 3, Fall 1963, (contains form letter from George Shirk, President of the Oklahoma Historical Society)

4. Hanna, Alfred J. "A confederate Newspaper in Mexico." Reprint from The Journal of Southern History, Vol. 12, No. 1, February 1946, (autographed)

5. Oklahoma: The State that Oil Built, New York: American Petroleum Institute, 1947. (brochure)

6. Speck, Frank G. "Ethical Attributes of the Labrador Indians." Reprint from American Anthropologist, Vol. 35, No. 4, October-December 1933. (autographed)

Stamp Collection Albums

Location: 08079-08082 Album:

1. My Topical Stamp Collection: Roosevelt  Third place ribbon and “Certificate of Excellence” from the Eleventh Annual Stamp Exhibition Southern California

 Personal Roosevelt Covers: Two covers addressed to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

 From Roosevelt’s Personal Stamp Collection: Two souvenir plates featuring stamps from F.D. Roosevelt’s personal stamp collection.

 Albania: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Four stamps in 10, 20; 25; 25, 50; and 50 denominations.

 Argentina: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Two individual and two blocks of four in 5 centavo denominations.

 Belgium: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Four individual stamps in 17F 50 + 62F to denominations.  Brazil: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. 2 individual and 2 blocks in 400 Réis denominations.

 Brazil: Un-Watermarked and Watermarked ‘Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidente De Honora “In Memoriam”’ souvenir sheets.

 Brazil: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Two individual and one block of four 3,80 denominations.

 Colombia: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. 6 individual and 3 blocks in 5 centavo denominations.

 Costa Rica: Thirteen individual Franklin D. Roosevelt commemorative stamps in 5, 10, 15, 25, 30, 45, 50, 65, 75, céntimos denominations. 1 and 2 colones denominations.

 Costa Rica: Franklin D. Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Five blocks of four stamps in 5, 10, 15, 25, 50 céntimos denominations.

 Costa Rica: Franklin D. Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Five blocks of four. Three blocks in 1, 2, 5, colones; two blocks in 15 and 30 céntimos denominations.

 Costa Rica: Franklin D. Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Three blocks of four in 45, 65, and 75 céntimos denominations.

 Costa Rica: Franklin D. Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Three individual in 30, 45, and 65 denominations. Blocks of 4 in 30, 45, 65 céntimos denominations.

 Costa Rica: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Two blocks of 25 in 5 and 10 céntimos denominations.

 Costa Rica: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Two blocks of 25 in 15 and 25 céntimos denominations.

 Costa Rica: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. 1 block of 25 in 50 céntimos denomination.

 Cuba: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Two individual, 1 block of 4, and 2 blocks of 4 with plate numbers, 2ȼ denominations.

 Cuba: Two first day covers. Upper: Cachet features a photo of the library at Roosevelt’s Hyde Park estate, inset photo of Roosevelt, and quote “All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson”. Postmarked Habana Cuba 1947. Lower: Cachet features Roosevelt in the upper left-hand corner with torch and laurels, birth and death years, and an inscription that reads “In Memoriam Franklin D. Roosevelt”. Imperfect stamp that reads “Cuba Correos Un Buen Vecino Honora A Un Gran Americano (incomplete) Franklin D. Roosevelt(incomplete) Abril 12 de 1947 Primer Dia.” Postmarked Habana Cuba.

 Ecuador: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Five individual stamps in 10, 20, 30, 40, centavos and 1 sucre denominations commemorating F.D.R. Five individual stamps in 60 centavos, 1, 1.50, 3, and 5 sucres denominations commemorating the Four Freedoms.

 Ecuador: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. 5 blocks of 4 stamps in 60 centavos, 1, 1.50, 2, and 5 sucre denominations.

 Ecuador: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Five blocks of 4 stamps in10, 20, 30, 40 centavos, and 1 sucre denominations.

 Ecuador: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Nine individual imperforate air mail stamps in 30 centavos denominations.

 Ecuador: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Ten individual air mail stamps in 30 centavos denominations.

 Ecuador: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Eight individual air mail stamps in 30 and 60 centavo denominations.

 Ecuador: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Five individual airmail stamps in 30 centavo denominations. 3 individual air mail stamps in 30 and 60 centavos denominations.

 Ecuador: Roosevelt commemorative stamps Two blocks of 4 airmail stamps in 30 and 60 centavos denominations.

 Ethiopia: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Two blocks of 4 stamps in 1 and 2 dollar denominations.

 Ethiopia: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Five individual stamps in 12, 25, 65 cmes. and $1 and $2 denominations.

 Ethiopia: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Three blocks of 4 stamps in 12, 25, and 65 cmes.

 Greece: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Three individual stamps in 30, 60, and 200 denominations. 3 blocks of 4 stamps in 12, 60, and 200 denominations.

 Guatemala: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Five stamps in 5, 6, 10, 30, 50 cent and 1Quetzal denomination.

 Guatemala: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Three blocks of 4 stamps in 5, 6, 10 cent denomination.

 Guatemala-B Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Three blocks of 4 stamps in 30 and 50 cent and 1 quetzal denominations.

 Guatemala: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Two blocks of 4 stamps with selvage.

 Haiti: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Two individual stamps in 20 and 60 centimes de gourde denominations. 2 blocks of 4 stamps 20 and 60 centimes de gourde denomination.

 Honduras: Roosevelt commemorative stamps. Two individual stamps in 8 centavos denominations. 2 blocks of 4 stamps in 8 centavos denominations.

2. My Topical Stamp Collection: Roosevelt  Hungary: Roosevelt commemorative stamps with an inset of Roosevelt honoring the four freedoms, and the Yalta, Tehran, Casablanca, and Hyde Park conferences. Eight individual stamps in 8, 10, 12, 20, 30, 50, and 70 fillér denominations.

 Hungary: Roosevelt commemorative stamps with an inset portrait of Roosevelt honoring the four freedoms. Four blocks of 4 stamps in 8, 12, 20, and 30 fillér denominations.

 Hungary: Roosevelt commemorative stamps with an inset portrait of Roosevelt honoring the Casablanca, Hyde Park, Tehran, and Yalta conferences. Four blocks of 4 stamps in 10, 20, 50, and 70 fillér denominations.

 Hungary: Roosevelt commemorative stamps with an inset portrait of Roosevelt honoring the four freedoms, and the Yalta, Tehran, Casablanca, and Hyde Park conferences honoring. Eight individual imperforate stamps in 8, 10, 12, 20, 30, 50, and 70 fillér denominations.

 Hungary: Two souvenir sheets, 4 stamps each in 20 and 30 fillér denomination, with the words “In Memoriam F.D. Roosevelt” on the top selvage and “F.D. Roosevelt Emlékére” on the bottom selvage honoring the Tehran conference and the “Freedom from Fear”.

 Hungary: Two souvenir sheets with 4 stamps each in 50 and 70 fillér denomination, with the words “In Memoriam F.D. Roosevelt” on the top selvage and “F.D Roosevelt Emlékére” on the bottom selvage honoring Yalta and Hyde Park conferences.

 Hungary: Two souvenir sheets with 4 stamps each in 10 and 20 fillér denomination, with the words “In Memoriam F.D. Roosevelt” on the top selvage and “F.D Roosevelt Emlékére” on the bottom selvage honoring the Casablanca conference and “Freedom from Want”.

 Hungary: Two blocks of 4 imperforate stamps in 8 and 12 fillér denomination. Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring “Freedom of Speech” and “Freedom of Religion.”

 Hungary: Two blocks of 4 imperforate stamps in 20 and 30 fillér denomination. Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring the “Freedom from Want” and “Freedom from Fear.”

 Hungary: Two blocks of 4 imperforate stamps in 10 and 20 fillér denomination. Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring the Casablanca and Tehran conferences.

 Hungary: Two blocks of 4 imperforate stamps in 50 and 70 fillér denomination. Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring the Yalta and Hyde Park conferences.

 Hungary: Two souvenir sheets, 4 stamps each in 8 and 12 fillér denomination, honoring the Freedoms of Speech and Religion, with the words “In Memoriam F.D. Roosevelt” on the top selvage and “F.D Roosevelt Emlékére” on the bottom selvage.

 Hungary: Two souvenir sheets with 4 stamps each in 10 and 20 fillér denomination, honoring the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, with the words “In Memoriam F.D. Roosevelt” on the top selvage and “F.D Roosevelt Emlékére” on the bottom selvage. 2 stamps and bottom wording are upside down.

 Hungary: Two souvenir sheets with 4 stamps each in 50 and 70 fillér denomination, honoring the Yalta and Hyde Park conferences, with the words“In Memoriam F.D. Roosevelt” on the top selvage and “F.D Roosevelt Emlékére” on the bottom selvage. 2 stamps and bottom wording are upside down.

 Hungary: Two souvenir sheets with 4 stamps each in 8 and 12 fillér denomination, honoring Freedom of Speech and Religion, with the words “In Memoriam F.D. Roosevelt” on the top selvage and “F.D Roosevelt Emlékére” on the bottom selvage. 2 stamps and bottom wording are upside down.

 Hungary: Two souvenir sheets with 4 stamps each in 20 and 30 fillér denomination, honoring Freedom from Want and Fear, with the words “In Memoriam F.D. Roosevelt” on the top selvage and “F.D Roosevelt Emlékére” on the bottom selvage. 2 stamps and bottom wording are upside down.

 Hungary: Two perforate souvenir sheets with 4 stamps each. Top sheet honors the Tehran, Yalta, Casablanca, and Hyde Park conferences in 10, 20, 50, and 70 fillér. Bottom sheet honors the Four Freedoms in 8, 12, 20, and 30 fillér denominations. Both sheets feature banners that read “F.D Roosevelt Emlékére” with birth and death dates.

 Hungary: Two imperforate souvenir sheets with 4 stamps each. Top sheet honors the Tehran, Yalta, Casablanca, and Hyde Park conferences in 10, 20, 50, and 70 fillér. Bottom sheet honors the Four Freedoms in 8, 12, 20, and 30 fillér denominations. Both sheets feature banners that read “F.D Roosevelt Emlékére” with birth and death dates.

 Hungary: One souvenir sheet with three Polish stamps with wording on top and bottom selvage. Top selvage reads “Poczta | Polska”. Bottom selvage reads “Bojownicy o wolność | Demokrację” in 800, 100, and 120 denominations. With Warsaw postmarks.

 Hungary: Two first day covers. Upper: Cachet features the words “Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Series”, a photo of Roosevelt at his desk looking at his stamp collection, and list on scroll that reads “Asst. Secretary of the Navy, Governor of New York, President of the United States, The Only Man Elected to Serve Four Terms”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Budapest, and stamped with the Four Freedoms postage stamps. Bottom: Cachet features a photo of “The Humble Cottage at Warm Springs, GA Where the President Died April 12, 1945”,an inset portrait of Roosevelt with the words “In Memoriam Franklin Delano Roosevelt”, and the quote “America will not forget these recent Years”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Budapest, and stamped with the Yalta, Casablanca, Tehran, and Hyde Park conference postage stamps.

 Hungary: Pane of 25 airmail stamps, 50 fillér denomination. Inset of Roosevelt with depiction of Yalta. Top Selvage reads “In Memoriam Franklin D. Roosevelt” bottom selvage reads “Franklin D Roosevelt Emlékére”.

 Hungary: Pane of 25 airmail stamps, 20 fillér denomination. Inset of Roosevelt with depiction of Teheran. Top Selvage reads “In Memoriam Franklin D. Roosevelt” bottom selvage reads “Franklin D Roosevelt Emlékére”.

 Hungary: Pane of 25 airmail stamps, 10 fillér denomination. Inset of Roosevelt with depiction of Casablanca. Top Selvage reads “In Memoriam Franklin D. Roosevelt” bottom selvage reads “Franklin D Roosevelt Emlékére”.

 Hungary: Pane of 25 airmail stamps, 70 fillér denomination. Inset of Roosevelt with depiction of Hyde Park. Top Selvage reads “In Memoriam Franklin D. Roosevelt” bottom selvage reads “Franklin D Roosevelt Emlékére”.

 Italy: Five individual stamps 15, 30, 50, 60, and 80 centow denominations. Bottom reads “Itali” but has Polish wording.

 Liberia: Three blocks of 4 stamps each in 3, 5, and 70 cent denominations. Three individual stamps of each denomination. Stamp features illustration of Roosevelt “Reviewing Troops in Liberia 1943”.

 Liberia: Three imperforate stamps in 1, 4, and 10 cent denominations. Stamps honor the United Nations. Top selvage reads “World Health Conference”. Bottom selvage reads “Monrovia, Liberia-1952”.

 Liberia: One imperforate stamp, 25 cent denomination. Honors the United Nations. Left side selvage reads “World Health Conference”. Right selvage reads “Monrovia Liberia 1952”.

 Liberia: Three stamps in 1, 4, and 10 cent denominations. Stamps honor the United Nations. Top selvage reads “World Health Conference”. Bottom selvage reads “Monrovia, Liberia-1952”.

 Liberia: One perforate stamp, 25 cent denomination. Honors the United Nations. Left side selvage reads “World Health Conference”. Right selvage reads “Monrovia Liberia 1952”.

 Liberia: Four blocks of 4 stamps in 1, 4, 10, and 25 cent denominations. Stamps honor the United Nations.

 Liberia: Four individual stamps in 1, 4, 10, and 25 cent denominations. Stamps Honor the United Nations.

 Liberia: Pane of 25 stamps in 5 cent denomination. Image is “Roosevelt Reviewing Troops in Liberia 1943”. Bottom selvage reads “1882- Franklin Delano Roosevelt- 1945”.

 Liberia: Pane of 25 stamps in 3 cent denomination. Image is “Roosevelt Reviewing Troops in Liberia 1943”. Bottom selvage reads “1882- Franklin Delano Roosevelt- 1945”.

3. My Topical Stamp Collection: Roosevelt Issues  Luxembourg: Souvenir plate with illustration of Roosevelt and the Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg. Two individual stamps in 70 centimes and 1 ¾ franc. Postmark over stamp reads “In remembrance of F.R.D. Roosevelt”.

 Mexico: Five individual stamps in 10 and 15 cent, 25 and 30 centavos, and 1 peso denominations.

 Mexico: Five blocks of 4 stamps each in 10 and 15 cent, 25 and 30 centavos, and 1 peso denominations.

 Monaco: Eight individual stamps in 10, 30, and 60 centime denominations and 1, 3, 5, 10, and 15 Franc denominations. Features inset of F.D.R and depictions of Monaco.

 Monaco: Six individual stamps in 1, 2, 3, 5, 15, and 30 Franc denominations. Feature images of George Washington, Christopher Columbus, Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and Eisenhower. Three imperforate stamps in 40, 50, and 100 Franc denominations.

 Monaco: Six individual stamps in 1, 2, 3, 5, 15, and 30 Franc denominations. Feature images of George Washington, Christopher Columbus, Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and Eisenhower. 3 perforate stamps in 40, 50, and 100 Franc denominations.

 Monaco: 3 blocks of imperforate stamps. One block of 2 stamps featuring George Washington in 1 Franc denominations. One block of 2 stamps featuring a vista of Monaco if 15 Franc denominations. One block of 2 stamps featuring Christopher Columbus in 30 Franc denominations.

 Monaco: Four blocks of 4 stamps in 50 centime, 1F 50 centime, and 3 Franc denominations featuring F.D.R. with stamp collection, and scenes from Monaco. Three individual stamps from each block, and three perforate stamps featuring New York City skyline, Prince of Monaco, and the Monaco coast.

 Monaco: Five blocks of stamps with insets of Roosevelt in 10, 30, and 60 centime denominations, and 1 and 10 Franc denominations.

 Monaco: Four blocks of perforate stamps in 3, 5, 2+3, and 10+15 franc denominations. Feature inset of Roosevelt with maps and vistas of Monaco.

 Monaco: Nine individual imperforate stamps, in 10, 30, 60 centimes, and 1, 2+3, 3, 5, 10, 10+15 franc denominations. Feature insets of Roosevelt with pictures of Monaco.

 Monaco: Four blocks of imperforate stamps in 2, 3, 5, 40, 50 and 100 franc denominations. Features Roosevelt, Lincoln, Eisenhower, the palace at Monaco, Prince Rainier, and the Monaco coast.

 Monaco: Two blocks of stamps in 2 and 3 franc denominations. Features portraits of Roosevelt and Lincoln.

 Monaco: Two blocks of perforate stamps in 1 and 5 franc denominations. Feature George Washington and Eisenhower.

 Monaco: Two blocks of perforate stamps in 15 and 30 franc denominations. Stamps feature Monaco shoreline and Christopher Columbus.

 Monaco: One pane of 15 stamps in 40, 50, and 100 franc denominations. Features place at Monaco, Prince Rainier, and Monaco shore.

 Monaco: Proof featuring a portrait of Lincoln, 3 franc denomination.

 Monaco: Proof featuring a portrait of Roosevelt, 2 franc denomination. Signed by the artist.

 Monaco: Unfinished proof featuring a portrait of Roosevelt, signed by the artist.

 Monaco: Proof featuring a portrait of Roosevelt, 2 franc denomination, signed by the artist.

 Monaco: Proof featuring a portrait of George Washington, 1 franc denomination, signed by the artist.

 Monaco: Two proofs 50 and 100 franc denominations featuring the palace at Monaco and Monaco shore.

 Monaco: One proof, 40 franc denomination, features a portrait of Prince Rainier.

 Netherlands: Two blocks of imperforate stamps, top in 2.50+.50 florin/guilder with photo illustration of F.D. R. Stamp reads “Nederland Franklin D. Roosevelt Herdenking”. Selvage has image of Netherlands coat of arms and top wording that reads “Nederland Gedenkt Eerbiedig”. Bottom wording reads “Franklin D. Roosevelt”. Sides have date and place of birth and death. Bottom plate has same image, wording, and denomination in beige with brown wording instead of light blue with dark blue wording.

 Nicaragua: Eleven individual stamps in 4, 8, 16, 25, 32, 50, and 75 centavos and 1, 3, and 5 córdobas featuring images of Roosevelt signing the order declaring war on Japan, at the Atlantic Conference in 1941, at the Casablanca Conference in 1943, at the Teheran Conference in 1943, and a bust of Roosevelt.

 Nicaragua: Pane of 25 stamps in 75 centavo denominations featuring Roosevelt declaring war on Japan.

 Nicaragua: Pane of 25 stamps in 25 centavo denominations, featuring Roosevelt at the Atlantic Conference in 1941.

 Nicaragua: Six blocks of 4 stamps each in 4, 8, 10, 16, 32, and 50 centavo denominations. Features images of Roosevelt as stamp collector, at the conferences in Teheran, Casablanca, the Atlantic Conference, declaring war on Japan, and a bust of Roosevelt.

 Nicaragua: Thirteen individual triangular stamps in 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, 25, 35, and 50 centavos and 1, 1.50, 5, 10, and 25 córdobas. Featuring images of Nicaraguan wildlife, scenery, buildings, monuments, and a monument to F. D. R.

 Nicaragua: Pane of 25 stamps in 1 córdoba denominations, featuring F.D.R. at the Casablanca Conference in 1943.

 Nicaragua: Eight individual triangular stamps in 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 50 centavo and 1 and 2.50 córdoba denominations. Featuring images of Nicaraguan wildlife, buildings, scenery, and F.D.R. monument.

 Nicaragua: Five blocks of 4 stamps each, in 25 and 75 centavo, and 1, 3, and 5 córdoba denominations. Featuring Roosevelt at the Atlantic Conference, Teheran Conference, Casablanca Conference, declaring war on Japan, and bust of Roosevelt.

4. My Topical Stamp Collection: Roosevelt Issues  Panama: Two individual stamps in 1 centesimo denominations commemorating Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms Speech” and Roosevelt shaking hands with Arosmena.

 Panama: Five individual stamps in 5, 10, 50, 20 centesimos 1 Balboa denomination. Features images of F.D.R., the Panama Canal, and the F.D.R. monument.

 Panama: Five blocks of 4 stamps in 5, 10, 20, 50 centesimos and 1 Balboa denominations. Features F.D.R. and Arosmena, “Four Freedoms”, Panama Canal, F.D.R. monument, and F.D.R portrait.

 Paraguay: Five individual stamps in 20, 30, and 50 centimos and 1 and 5 guaranies denominations. All feature portrait of F.D.R. with Paraguay and American flags.

 Paraguay: Five blocks of 4 stamps each in 20, 30, 50 centimos and 1 and 5 guaranies denominations. All feature portrait of F.D.R. with Paraguay and American flags.

 Paraguay: Five individual stamps each in 20, 30, 50 centimos and 1 and 5 guaranies. All feature portrait of F.D.R. with Paraguay and American flags.

 Philippines: Fifteen individual stamps in 4, 6, 18, 40, and 80 centavo denominations. One set features Roosevelt and Quezon, and the rest are Roosevelt and his stamp collection.

 Philippines: Six blocks of 4 stamps in 4, 6, 18, 40, and 80 centavo denominations. One set features Roosevelt and Quezon, and the rest are Roosevelt and his stamp collection.

 Poland: Three individual stamps and 3 blocks of 4 stamps in 80, 100, and 120 zloty denominations. 80 zloty denomination features Roosevelt. 100 zloty denomination features Kazimerz Pulanski, and 120 zloty denomination features Tadeusz Kosciuszko.

 Poland: Six individual stamps in 80, 100, and 120 zloty denominations. 80 zloty denomination features Roosevelt. 100 zloty denomination features Kazimerz Pulanski, and 120 zloty denomination features Tadeusz Kosciuszko. Each stamp has a piece of selvage attached to the bottom or top and bears and is stamped with the word “Groszy”.

 Poland: One pane of 16 stamps in 80 zloty denominations. Stamps feature image of Roosevelt. Middle unstamped column reads “Bojownicy O Wolnosc Demokracje, W Walce O Szcytne Idealy Ludzkosci, Wielkim Szermierzom Idealow Wolnosci | Demokracji, Ku Wolnosci | Demokracji.” Top selvage reads “Poczta | Polska” bottom selvage includes plate number.

 Poland: Two panes of 3 Polish stamps with wording on top and bottom selvage. Top selvage reads “Poczta | Polska”. Bottom selvage reads “Bojownicy o wolność | Demokrację” in 800, 100, and 120 denominations. Both panes have plate numbers in the selvage.

 Salvador: Six individual stamps in 5, 8, 12, 15, 20, and 50 centavos denominations. The 5 centavo denomination features Roosevelt decorating troops of distinguished service, wording reads: Presidente Rosoevelt condecorando servicios distinguidos”. 8 centavo denomination features Roosevelt with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at a table with the words “Presidente Roosevelt y su esposa en vida privada.” 12 centavo denomination features image of Roosevelt with the words “Presidente Franklin Delano Roosevelt Paladin mundial de la democracia y de la politica del buen vecino en las Americas.” 15 centavo denomination depicts Roosevelt with Churchill and Mackenzie King. 20 centavo denomination features Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull. 50 centavo denomination features Roosevelt’s funeral procession.

 Salvador: Six individual stamps in 12, 14, 20, 25 centavo denominations and 1 and 2 colones denominations. 12 centavo denomination features image of Roosevelt with the words “Presidente Franklin Delano Roosevelt Paladin mundial de la democracia y de la politica del buen vecino en las Americas.”14 centavo denomination features centavo denomination features Roosevelt decorating troops of distinguished service, wording reads: Presidente Roosevelt condecorando servicios distinguidos”. 20 centavo denomination features Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull. 25 centavo denomination features Roosevelt with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at a table with the words “Presidente Roosevelt y su esposa en vida privada.” 1 colon denomination features Roosevelt with Churchill and Mackenzie King. 2 colones denomination features Roosevelt’s funeral procession.

 Salvador: Two blocks of 4 stamps each in 5 and 12 centavo denominations. 5 centavo denomination features Roosevelt decorating troops of distinguished service, wording reads: Presidente Rosoevelt condecorando servicios distinguidos”. 12 centavo denomination features image of Roosevelt with the words “Presidente Franklin Delano Roosevelt Paladin mundial de la democracia y de la politica del buen vecino en las Americas.”

 Salvador: Two blocks of 4 stamps each in 12 and 50 centavo denominations. 12 centavo denomination printed in green ink features image of Roosevelt with the words “Presidente Franklin Delano Roosevelt Paladin mundial de la democracia y de la politica del buen vecino en las Americas.” 50 centavo denomination features Roosevelt’s funeral procession, wording reads “Funerales de Gran Estadista Franklin Delano Roosevelt”.

 Salvador: Three blocks of 4 stamps each in 14, 20, and 25 centavos denominations. 14 centavo denomination features centavo denomination features Roosevelt decorating troops of distinguished service, wording reads: Presidente Roosevelt condecorando servicios distinguidos”. 20 centavo denomination features Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull. 25 centavo denomination features Roosevelt with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at a table with the words “Presidente Roosevelt y su esposa en vida privada.”

 El Salvador: Three blocks of 4 stamps each in 8, 15, and 20 centavo denominations. 8 Centavo denominations features Roosevelt with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at a table with the words “Presidente Roosevelt y su esposa en vida privada.” 15 centavo denomination features Roosevelt with Churchill and Mackenzie King. 20 centavo denomination features Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull.

 El Salvador: Two blocks of 4 stamps each in 1 and 2 colones denominations. 1 colon denomination features Roosevelt with Churchill and Mackenzie King. 2 colones denomination features Roosevelt’s funeral procession with wording that reads “Funerales del Gran estadista Franklin Delano Roosevelt”.

 Salvador: Two souvenir sheets with one stamp each in 1 and 4 colones denominations. The top selvages read “Republica de El Salvador –Centro America-. Bottom selvage reads “Conmemorando El 2er Aniversario del Fallecimento del Gran Estadista, Y Defensor de los Principios Democratos, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Presidente De Los Estados Unidos De Norte America”. 1 colon features Roosevelt with Churchill and Mackenzie King. 2 colones denomination features Roosevelt with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at a table with the words “Presidente Roosevelt y su esposa en vida privada.” Each souvenir sheet has plate numbers.

5. My Topical Stamp Collection: Roosevelt  San Marino: Fourteen individual stamps in 1, 2, 5, 15, 31, 50, 100, and 200 Lire denominations. Stamps featuring the wording “Oggi Piv Che Mai Gli Amici Della Liberta Trovano Incoraggiamento Nella Verita Dimostrata Da S. Marino con la Propria Esperienza Ed Espressa Nelle Parole Del Presidente Lincoln Ai Capitani Reggenti Nel Messaggio del 7 Maggio 1861,” different vignettes of Roosevelt, some in profile, some facing front.

 San Marino: Six individual stamps with overprints for higher postage denominations in 3, 4, and 6 lire. All feature vignettes of Roosevelt.

 San Marino: Three blocks of 4 stamps each, in 1, 5, and 15 lire denominations. The 1 lira denomination features the wording: “Oggi Piv Che Mai Gli Amici Della Liberta Trovano Incoraggiamento Nella Verita Dimostrata Da S. Marino con la Propria Esperienza Ed Espressa Nelle Parole Del Presidente Lincoln Ai Capitani Reggenti Nel Messaggio del 7 Maggio 1861.” The 5 and 15 lire denominations feature vignettes of Roosevelt.

 San Marino: Three blocks of 4 stamps each in 1, 2, and 20 lire denominations. The 1 lira denomination features a vignette of Roosevelt with the American eagle in the background. 2 lire denomination features vignette of Roosevelt in profile and the San Marino coat of arms. 20 lira denomination features vignette of Roosevelt in profile and San Marion coat of arms.

 San Marino: Two blocks of 4 stamps each, in 50 and 100 lire denominations. 50 lire denomination features vignette of Roosevelt with the American eagle in the background. 100 lire denomination features vignette of Roosevelt in profile and the San Marino coat of arms.

 San Marino: Three blocks of 4 stamps each in 5, 31, and 200 lire denominations. 5 lire denomination features vignette of Roosevelt with the San Marino and American flags. 31 lira denomination features vignette of Roosevelt with American eagle in the background. 200 lire denomination features vignette of Roosevelt with the San Marino and American flags.

 San Marino: Three blocks of 4 stamps each in 2, 50, and 100 lire denominations. The 50 lire denomination features wording “Oggi Piv Che Mai Gli Amici Della Liberta Trovano Incoraggiamento Nella Verita Dimostrata Da S. Marino con la Propria Esperienza Ed Espressa Nelle Parole Del Presidente Lincoln Ai Capitani Reggenti Nel Messaggio del 7 Maggio 1861.” 2 and 100 lire denomination features vignette of Roosevelt in a bow tie.

 San Marino: Six blocks, 4 stamps each, overprinted to raise the value of the stamp. Stamps feature vignettes of Roosevelt. One block features the wording “Oggi Piv Che Mai Gli Amici Della Liberta Trovano Incoraggiamento Nella Verita Dimostrata Da S. Marino con la Propria Esperienza Ed Espressa Nelle Parole Del Presidente Lincoln Ai Capitani Reggenti Nel Messaggio del 7 Maggio 1861.”

 San Marino: Eight individual imperforate stamps with the overprint “Saggio” all stamps feature different vignettes of Roosevelt.

 Turkey: Twelve individual stamps in 2 ½, 3, 6, 7 ½, 8 and 12 ½ kurus. 2 ½ and 6 kuru denominations feature Turkish and American flags. 3 and 8 kuru denominations feature vignette with Ismet Inönü and Roosevelt. 7 ½ and 12 ½ kuru denominations feature George Washington and first Turkish president Atatürk.

 Turkey: Six blocks, 4 stamps each in 2 ½, 3, 6, 7 ½, 8, 12 ½ kurus denominations. 2 ½ and 6 denominations feature Turkish and American flags. 3 and 8 vignette with President Ismet Inönü and President Roosevelt. 7 ½ and 12 ½ kuru denominations feature George Washington and first Turkish president Atatürk.

 United States: Three blocks, 4 stamps each, one block with selvage and plate number, and 2 individual stamps one postmarked in 1 cent denominations. Stamps feature inset of Roosevelt with a background of Hyde Park.

 United States: Two first day covers by Art Craft. Top- Cachet features a photo of library at Hyde Park, N.Y. Inset of a portrait of Roosevelt, text reading “In Memoriam Franklin Delano Roosevelt” and a quote that reads “All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Hyde Park N.Y. 1945, and stamped with three $.01 FDR Hyde Park postage stamps. Bottom cover is the same, but is stamped with a block of four stamps.

 United States: Three blocks, 4 stamps each, one block with selvage and plate number, and two individual stamps. One block postmarked, one stamp postmarked. $.02 cent denomination, inset of Roosevelt, with “Little White House at Warm Springs”.

 United States: Two first day covers by Art Craft. Cachet features a photo of the cottage at Warm Springs with caption that reads “The humble cottage at Warm Springs, GA where the President died April 12, 1945,” an inset of a portrait of Roosevelt, text reading “In Memoriam Franklin Delano Roosevelt”, a quote that reads “America will not forget these recent years”. Postmarked Warm Springs GA 1945, and stamped with two $.02 FDR “Little House at Warm Springs” postage stamps. Bottom cover is the same, but is stamped with a block of 4 stamps.

 United States: Three blocks, 4 stamps each, one block with selvage and plate number, and 2 individual stamps. One block postmarked, one stamp postmarked. $.03 cent denomination featuring inset portrait of Roosevelt with the White House in the background.

 United States: Two first day covers. Top-Cachet features a photo of Roosevelt at a press conference with wording that reads “In Memoriam Franklin Delano Roosevelt,” the quote “I call for effort, courage, sacrifice, and devotion”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D. C. 1945, and stamped with a $.03 FDR Whitehouse postage stamp. Bottom- Cover has the same cachet, address, and postmark, but is stamped with a block of four $.03 FDR Whitehouse postage stamps.

 United States: Three blocks, 4 stamps each, one block with selvage and plate number, and 2 individual stamps. One block postmarked, one stamp postmarked. 5 cent denomination. Stamp features inset of Roosevelt and a globe with the words “Freedom of speech and religion, from want and fear.”

 United States: Two first day covers. Top-Cachet features a portrait of Roosevelt, the words “In Memoriam Franklin Delano Roosevelt,” and the quote “There is nothing to fear but fear itself”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with a $.05 FDR Four Freedoms postage stamp. Bottom- Cover is the same as top, but stamped with a block of four $.05 FDR Four Freedoms postage stamps.

 United States: Three blocks, 4 stamps each, one block with selvage and plate number, and 2 individual stamps. One block postmarked, one stamp postmarked. 5 cent denomination, stamp features “Toward United Nations April 25, 1945”.

 United States: Two first day covers. Top- Cachet features a seal with the image of the United States Capitol, a torch and sword, the wording “E Pluribus Unum,” text which reads “America plays host on April 25, 1945 to United Nations Security Conference. This Conference to be attended by delegates from all Allied nations will continue on from plans laid at Dunbarton Oaks and will endeavor to set up a permanent peace plan including as a primary part of a new World Court.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco 1945, and stamped with a $.05 United Nations postage stamp. Bottom: Cover features a globe that reads “San Francisco” with a dove holding an olive branch perched atop it. Text reads “United Nations Conference on International Organization.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco 1945, and stamped with a block of $.05 United Nations postage stamps.

 Uruguay: Three individual stamps and 3 blocks of stamps in 2, 7, and 12 cent denominations. In green blue and black ink, features portrait of Roosevelt with wording above his head reads “Homenaje A Roosevelt”.

 Yemen: Eight imperforate stamps in 1, 2, 10, 12, 20, and 20 bogshas. All with the words “Commemoration of the Admission of Yemen to the UN.” 1 imadi denomination features the image of New York City with the Statue of Liberty, flags from the UK, Soviet Union, U.S. France, and Yemen. 12 bogshas denominations features a meeting of an Imam and President Harry Truman, with a photo of Roosevelt in the background. 2 and 10 bogshas denominations feature an airplane and Yemeni soldiers. 20 and 30 bogshas denominations feature a palace and Roosevelt and Churchill meeting.

 Yemen: Seven individual imperforate stamps in 1 imadi, ½, 1, 4, 6, 20, 30 bogshas denominations. Features images of UN member flags, the Imam of Yemen giving a speech and signing documents, Yemen building, and Churchill and Roosevelt meeting.

6. United State Defense Bureau Selection of one, two, and three cent defense bureau stamps from the lower 48 states. Stamps are post-marked in cities within those states.

 Alabama-California Alabama: Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery. Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson. Arkansas: Little Rock California: Alhambra, Bakersfield, Berkeley, Chico, Compton, Fresno, Glendale, Huntington park, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Mountain view, Pasadena, Oakland, Red Bluff.

 California-Florida California continued: San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, South Pasadena. Colorado: Denver Connecticut: Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Torrington Delaware: Wilmington District of Columbia: Washington D.C. Florida: Lakeland, Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, St. Petersburg

 Georgia-Illinois Georgia: Atlanta Illinois: Aurora, Bloomington, Chicago, Batavia, Danville, Decatur, Clinton, Edwardsville, Joliet, Elmhurst, La Salle, Peoria, Oak Park, Rockford, Springfield

 Indiana-Iowa Indiana: Bloomington, Evansville, Elkhart, Goshen, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Knox, Mishawaka, New Albany, South Bend Iowa: Burlington, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Fort Madison, Des Moines, Indianola, Muscatine, Sioux City, Waterloo.

 Kansas-Maryland Kansas: Girard, Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka, Salina, Wichita. Kentucky: Ashland, Louisville Louisiana: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport Maine: Portland, Waterville Maryland: Cumberland, Baltimore, Silver Spring

 Massachusetts-Michigan Massachusetts: Haverhill, Boston, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Salem, Springfield, Worcester. Michigan: Adrian, Battle Creek, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Detroit, Mount Clemens, Muskegon, Port Huron, Saginaw.

 Minnesota-Missouri Minnesota: Duluth, Saint Cloud, Minneapolis, Saint Paul. Missouri: Chillicothe, Kansas City, Clinton, Kirksville, Saint Joseph, Sedalia, Saint Louis.

 Nebraska-New Jersey Nebraska: Lincoln, Omaha New Hampshire: Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth New Jersey: Atlantic City, East Orange, Jersey City, Lakewood, Montclair, Newark, Passaic, Orange, Paterson, Plainfield, Trenton, Union City.

 New York New York: Albany, Amsterdam, Binghamton, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Falconer, Elmira, Far Rockaway, Flushing, Hempstead, Freeport, Newburgh, Jamaica, Jamestown, Long Island City.

 New York-Ohio New York: New York, Patchogue, Rochester, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse, Rockville Centre, Troy, White Plains, Staten Island. New Mexico: Albuquerque North Carolina: Durham Ohio: Alliance, Akron, Barberton, Cincinnati, Canton, Columbus.

 Ohio-Oregon Ohio: Cleveland, Dayton, Troy, Youngstown, Lima, Marion, Toledo, Warren, Zanesville. Oklahoma: Enid, Tulsa, Shawnee. Oregon: Portland

 Pennsylvania-Rhode Island Pennsylvania: Altoona, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, McKeesport, Pittsburgh, Meadville, Reading, Scranton, Upper Darby, Warren, York, Washington, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport. Rhode Island: Providence

 South Dakota-Texas South Dakota: Sioux Falls Tennessee: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville Texas: Abilene, Austin, Amarillo, Beaumont, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, Galveston, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls.

 Utah-Wisconsin Utah: Ogden, Salt Lake City. Virginia: Norfolk, Richmond Washington: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima. West Virginia: Bluefield, Charleston, Fairmont, Wheeling Wisconsin: Beloit, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Madison, Superior, Milwaukee.

 Wyoming Wyoming: Cheyenne.

 [Various] 5 blocks, 4 stamps each of one cent defense stamps with the post marks: Tucson, Little Rock, Bakersfield, Glendale, Long Beach.

 [Various] 4 blocks, 4 stamps each of one cent defense stamps with the post marks: Oakland, San Diego, Denver, and New Haven. 1 block of 4 stamps of the 2 cent defense stamps post marked Denver. 1 block of 3 cent defense stamps post marked Denver.

 [Various] 4 blocks, 4 stamps each of one cent defense stamps with the post marks: Washington D.C., Jacksonville, Miami, and Saint Petersburg. 1 block, 4 stamps, of 2 cent defense stamps postmarked Washington D.C. 1 block, 4 stamps, of 3 cent defense stamps postmarked Washington D.C.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Chicago, Bloomington, Decatur, Joliet, Peoria, and Rockford IL.

 [Various] 6 block,4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Fort Madison, Sioux City,, Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and Shreveport.

 [Various] 5 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Springfield, Lowell, Worcester, Adrian, Detroit. 1 block, 4 stamps, of 3 cent defense stamps postmarked Detroit.

 [Various] 4 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Duluth, Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, and Saint Paul. 2 blocks, 4 stamps each, of 2 cent defense stamps postmarked Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN.

 [Various] 5 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Kansas City, Kirksville, Saint Joseph, and Saint Louis, MO and Lincoln NB.1 bock, 4 stamps, of 3 cent defense stamps postmarked Saint Paul, MN.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked East Orange, Lakewood, Newark, Paterson, Passaic, and Trenton NJ.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Albany, Binghamton, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Elmira, and Hempstead N.Y.

 [Various] 5 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Jamaica, Jamestown, Long Island, Rochester, and Rockville Centre N.Y. 1 block, 4 stamps, of 2 cent defense stamps postmarked New York, N.Y.

 [Various] 5 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Staten Island N.Y., Akron, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton OH. 1 block, 4 stamps, of 3 cent defense stamps postmarked Cleveland, OH.

 [Various] 5 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Troy and Youngstown OH, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OK, and Altoona PA. 1 block, 4 stamps, of 3 cent defense stamps postmarked Oklahoma City, OK.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Harrisburg, Reading, Upper Darby, Warren, Williamsport, and York PA.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Providence RI, Sioux Falls SD, Nashville TN, Austin, Beaumont, and Corpus Christi TX.

 [Various] 5 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent defense stamps postmarked Norfolk VA, Seattle WA, La Crosse, Madison, and Milwaukee WI.

7. United States: Four Freedoms, United Nations, Win the War  [Various] Assortment of individual and blocks of stamps (4 or 6 stamps each) with cancels, some with selvage. One cent denomination “Four Freedoms” stamp. Wording reads “Freedom of Speech and Religion, From Want and Fear”.

 [Various] Assortment of individual and blocks of stamps (4 or 6 stamps each) with cancels, some with selvage. Assortment of individual and blocks of stamps (4 or 6 stamps each) with cancels, some with selvage. One cent denomination “Four Freedoms” stamp. Wording reads “Freedom of Speech and Religion, From Want and Fear”.

 [Various] Assortment of individual and block stamps (4 and 10 stamp blocks) canceled. 2 cent denomination “Allied Nations” stamp. Wording reads “Nations United for Victory”.

 [Various] Assortment of individual and block stamps (4 and 10 stamp blocks) canceled, some with selvage. 2 cent denomination “Allied Nations” stamp. Wording reads “Nations United for Victory”.

 [Various] Assortment of block and individual stamps, canceled, some with selvage and plate numbers. 3 cent “Win the War” stamps.

 [Various] Assortment of the one cent “Four Freedoms” stamp, two cent “Allied Nations” stamp, and three cent “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Birmingham Ala., Glendale Calif., Pasadena Calif., Denver Colo., Atlanta Ga., Chicago Ill., Rockford Ill., Springfield Ill., Fort Wayne Ind., Indianapolis Ind., Sioux City Iowa, Baltimore MD., Hagerstown MD., Holyoke Mass., Detroit Mich., Grand Rapids Mich., Minneapolis Minn., St. Paul Minn., Kansas City MO., Concord NH., Trenton NJ., Paterson NJ., Albany N.Y., Binghamton N.Y., Elmira N.Y., New York N.Y., Cincinnati Ohio, Cleveland Ohio, Dayton Ohio, Freemont Ohio,

 [Various] Assortment of the one cent “Four Freedoms” stamp, two cent “Allied Nations” stamp, and three cent “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Toledo Ohio, Knoxville Tenn., Nashville Tenn., Austin Texas, Dallas Texas, San Antonio Texas, Seattle Wash., Brooklyn N.Y., Boston Mass., Dayton Ohio, Omaha Neb.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of one cent “Four Freedoms”, “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War” stamps postmarked Birmingham Calif., Glendale Calif., Los Angeles Calif., Pasadena Calif., and Denver Colo.

 [Various] 6 blocks,4 stamps each, of “Four Freedoms” and “Win the War” stamps postmarked Atlanta GA., Chicago Ill. Rockford Ill., Springfield Ill., and Fort Wayne Ind.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of “Four Freedoms”, “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War” stamps postmarked Indianapolis Ind., Sioux City Iowa, Baltimore MD., Hagerstown MD., and Holyoke Mass.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of “Four Freedoms” and “Win the War” stamps postmarked Detroit Mich., Grand Rapids Mich., Minneapolis Minn., Satin Paul Minn., Kansas City MO.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of “Four Freedoms” and “Win the War” stamps postmarked Concord NH., Trenton NJ., Paterson NJ., Albany N.Y., Binghamton N.Y., Elmira N.Y.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each of “Four Freedoms” and “Win the War” stamps postmarked New York N.Y., Cincinnati Ohio, Dayton Ohio, and Fremont Ohio.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each of “Four Freedoms” and “Win the War” stamps postmarked Toledo Ohio, Knoxville Tenn., Nashville Tenn., Austin Texas, Dallas Texas, and San Antonio Texas.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each of “Win the War” stamps postmarked San Antonio Texas, Seattle Wash., Boston Mass., Brooklyn N.Y., Dayton Ohio, and Omaha Neb.

 [Various] Assortment of the one cent “Four Freedoms” stamp, two cent “Allied Nations” stamp, and three cent “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Beverly Hills Calif., Pasadena Calif., Garden City MO., Kansas City Missouri, Jamestown N.Y., Ashville NC., Tulsa Okla., Mount Pleasant Tenn., Stanton Tenn., Jamestown Tenn., Johnson City Tenn., Whitwell Tenn., Sparta Tenn., Fayetteville Tenn., McMinnville Tenn. Fernandina Fla., Portland Tenn., Maryville Tenn., [obscured] Tenn., [obscured] Tenn., [obscured] Tenn., Cowan Tenn., Mountain City Tenn., Chuckey Tenn., [obscured], [obscured], [obscured] Tenn., Portland Tenn., Dellrose Tenn., Morristown Tenn., Littles Tenn., 3 obscured.

 [Various] Assortment of the one cent “Four Freedoms” stamp, two cent “Allied Nations” stamp, and three cent “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Glen Ellyn Ill., Saint Joseph MO., Alfred Maine, Sumter S.C., Rockville S.C., Florence S.C., Estill S.C., Moran S.C., Beverly Hills Calif., Santa Ana Calif., Richmond KY., Lexington KY., Waverly Iowa, Council Bluffs Iowa, Orange Calif., Jamestown N.Y., Razon Ill., Sheridan Ill., Dover Del., Independence MO., Tulsa Okla., Monticello N.Y., Greenville S.C.,.

 [Various] 5 blocks of “Four Freedoms” stamps, one cent, postmarked: Elizabeth NJ., Lima Ohio, Munk’s Corner S.C., Galesburg Mich., Covington KY. 1 block of “Allied Nations” stamps 2 cent denominations.

 [Various] 6 blocks of assorted “Four Freedoms” , “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War” stamps postmarked Galesburg Mich., Chester PA., New Berlin N.Y., Waterloo Iowa.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, Assorted “Four Freedoms”, “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Rock Hill S.C., Columbia South Carolina, Perth Amboy NJ., Sanford Maine, Glen Ellyn Ill., Glen Ellyn, Ill.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, Assorted “Four Freedoms”, “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Topeka Ind., Charleston S.C., Waterloo Iowa, Chester PA., Chester PA., Burbank Calif.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, Assorted “Four Freedoms”, “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Dubuque Iowa, Sumter S.C., Summerville S.C., Rock Hill S.C., and Augusta KY.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, Assorted “Four Freedoms”, “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Cleveland Ohio, Saint Johnson VT., Barre VT., Santa Anna Calif., Dayton Ohio, Lomita Calif.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, of “Four Freedoms” stamps postmarked Venice Calif., Beverly Hills Calif., Baker Oreg., Malden Ill.

 [Various] 6 blocks, 4 stamps each, Assorted “Four Freedoms”, “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Greenville S.C., Independence MO., Buffalo Ohio, Metamora Ohio, Bluffton Ohio, and Archbold Ohio.

 [Various] 5 blocks, 4 stamps each, Assorted “Four Freedoms”, “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War” stamps postmarked: Valparaiso Ind., Evanston Ill., and Minneapolis Minn.

 [Various] Individual stamps in assorted “Four Freedoms”, “Allied Nations”, and “Win the War”, postmarked Denver Colo., Chicago Ill., Baltimore MD., Detroit Mich., Saint Paul Minn., Grand Rapids Mich., Kansas City MO., Paterson N.J., Concord NH., and Elmira N.Y.

8. United States: Defense Series  [Various] Blocks and individual 1 cent defense stamps featuring the Statue of Liberty. All canceled, some with selvage.

 [Various] Blocks and individual 1 cent defense stamps featuring the Statue of Liberty, all canceled.

 [Various] Blocks and individual 2 cent defense stamps featuring an anti aircraft gun. All canceled, some with selvage.

 [Various] Blocks and individual 2 cent defense stamps featuring an anti aircraft gun. All canceled, some with selvage.  [Various] Blocks and individual 3 cent defense stamps featuring hand holding torch. All canceled.

 [Various] Blocks and individual 3 cent defense stamps featuring hand holding torch. All canceled, some with selvage.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1 cent defense stamps featuring the Statue of Liberty, with various postmarks: Arizona- Illinois

 [Various] Assorted individual 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarked: Illinois- Kansas.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, 3, cent defense stamps postmarked: Kansas- Minnesota

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, 3, cent defense stamps postmarked: Minnesota-Missouri.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1 and 2 cent defense stamps postmarked: New York-West Virginia.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, 3, cent defense stamps postmarked: Wisconsin-Tennessee.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1 and 2 cent defense stamps postmarked: Tennessee-Wisconsin.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, 3, cent defense stamps postmarked: Alaska-Illinois.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, 3, cent defense stamps postmarked: Illinois-Iowa.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, and 3 cent defense stamps postmarked: New York-Oregon.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, and 3 cent defense stamps postmarked: New Jersey-Virginia.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, and 3 cent defense stamps postmarked: Virginia- New York.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, and 3 cent defense stamps postmarked: Virginia- New York.  [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, and 3 cent defense stamps postmarked: Illinois-Kansas.

 [Various] Assorted individual 1, 2, and 3 cent defense stamps postmarked: New Jersey- Minnesota.

 [Various] Individual 1, 2, and 3 cent defense stamps postmarked: Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 cent defense stamps featuring the statue of liberty, postmarked: Waterloo Iowa, Newport KY, Framingham Mass., Elizabeth N.J., Perth Amboy N.J., Rahway N.J.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 cent defense stamps featuring the statue of liberty, postmarked: Houston Texas, Walla Walla Wash., Arlington VA., Elyria Ohio, Newark Ill, and Salem N.J.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Lisbon Ill., Tulsa Okla., Columbia South Carolina, Chester PA, and Alfred Maine.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1 and 2 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Springvale Maine, Berlin Heights Ohio, Metuchen N.J., Wawaka Ind., Glen Ellyn Ill.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1and 2cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Galesburg Michigan, Topeka Ind., Sioux Falls South Dakota, Saint Joseph MO., Augusta KY., Everett Wash.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1 and 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Augusta KY, LaPorte Ind., Hawthorne Calif., Oxnard Calif., Glen Ellyn Ill., Malden Ill.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Denver Iowa, Baker Oreg., Rockford Ill., Malden Ill.,

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1 and 2 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Springfield MO., Denver Iowa, Freeport Ill., Archbold Ohio, and Waco Texas.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1 and 2 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Beaver Dam Wis., and East Gary Ind., Kouts Ind.

 [Various] Five blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Hebron Ind., Valparaiso Ind., Lodi Calif., and Glen Ellyn Ill.

 [Various] Three blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Chesterton Ind.

 [Various] [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Birmingham Ala., Mobile Ala., Montgomery Ala., Phoenix Ariz., Little Rock Ark., Alhambra Calif.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Berkley, Chico, Compton, Fresno, Glendale, and Huntington Park Calif.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Long Beach, Los Angeles, Mountain View, and Oakland Calif.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Pasadena, Red Bluff, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose Calif.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: So. Pasadena Calif., Denver Colo., Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, and Torrington Conn.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Wilmington Del., Washington D.C., Jacksonville Fla., Lakeland Fla., Miami Fla., Tampa Fla.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: St. Petersburg Fla., Atlanta GA, Columbus GA, Aurora Ill., Batavia Ill., and Bloomington Ill.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1, 2, and 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Chicago, Clinton, Danville, and Decatur Ill.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Edwardsville, Elmhurst, Galesburg, Joliet, La Salle, and Oak Park Ill.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Peoria, Rockford, and Springfield Ill., Bloomington, Elkhart, and Evansville Ind.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Fort Wayne, Goshen, Indianapolis, Knox, Mishawka, and New Albany Ind.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 and 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: South Bend, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Indianola Iowa.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Muscatine, Sioux City, and Waterloo Iowa, Girard, Kansas City, and Lawrence Kansas.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Salina, Topeka, and Wichita Kansas, Ashland and Louisville KY.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport LA, Portland and Waterville Maine.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Baltimore, Cumberland, and Silver Spring MD., and Boston Mass.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Boston, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lynn, and Salem Mass.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1 and 2 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Springfield and Worcester Mass., Battle Creek, Detroit, and Flint Mich.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Grand Rapids, Jackson, Mt. Clemens, Muskegon, Port Huron, and Saginaw Mich.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1 and 2 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Saint Paul Minn.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Chillicothe, Clinton, Joplin, and Kansas City MO.

 [Various] Seven blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Saint Joseph, Saint Louis, and Sedalia MO., Lincoln and Omaha Nebr.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1and 2cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Concord, Manchester, and Portsmouth N.H., Atlantic City and East Orange N.J.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Jersey City, Lakewood, Montclair, Newark, Orange, and Passaic N.J.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Paterson, Plainfield, Trenton, and Union City N.J., Albuquerque N.Mex., and Albany N.Y.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Amsterdam, Binghamton, Brooklyn, and Buffalo N.Y.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1 and 2 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Buffalo, Elmira, Falconer, Far Rockaway, and Flushing N.Y.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Freeport, Hempstead, Jamaica, Jamestown, Long Island City, and Newburgh N.Y.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: New York, Patchogue, Poughkeepsie, and Rochester N.Y.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps, each 1 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Rockville Centre, Staten Island, Syracuse, Troy, and White Plains N.Y. and Durham N.C.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Akron, Alliance, Barberton, Canton, Cincinnati, and Columbus Ohio.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, assorted 1, 2, 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Cleveland, Dayton, and Lima Ohio.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Marion, Toledo, Troy, Warren, Youngstown, and Zanesville Ohio.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Enid, Oklahoma City, Shawnee, and Tulsa Oklahoma, Portland Oreg., and Altoona PA.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 and 2 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Harrisburg, McKeesport, Meadville, Philadelphia, and Reading PA.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1,2, and 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Pittsburgh, Scranton , Upper Darby, and Warren PA.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 and 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville Tenn., Abilene and Amarillo Texas.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 and 2 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Austin, Beaumont, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas, and Fort Worth Texas.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1 and 2 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Galveston, Houston, San Antonio, Waco, and Wichita Falls Texas.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah, Norfolk and Richmond VA., Spokane and Tacoma Wash.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1, 2, and 3 cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Seattle and Yakima Wash., Bluefield and Charleston W. VA.

 [Various] Six blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Fairmont and Wheeling W. VA., Beloit, Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Madison Wis.

 [Various] Three blocks, 4 stamps each, 1cent denomination defense stamps, postmarked: Milwaukee and Superior Wis., and Cheyenne Wyo.

9. United States Defense Bureaus  [Various] Individual 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Mobile Ala., Kansas City Kans., Los Angeles Calif., Pasadena Calif., Chicago Ill., and Huntington Park Calif.

 [Various] Individual 1, 2, and 3 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Denver Colo., New Haven Conn., Washington D.C., Chicago Ill., and Rockford, Ill.

 [Various] Individual 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Fort Wayne Ind., Davenport Iowa, Salina Kans., Topeka Kans., and Wichita Kans.

 [Various] Individual 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Baltimore MD., Kansas City MO., Flint Mich., Minneapolis, Minn., Worcester Mass., and Saint Cloud Minn.

 [Various] Individual 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Saint Louis MO., Lincoln Nebr., Providence R.I., Brooklyn N.Y., and Jamestown N.Y.

 [Various] Individual 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Jamestown N.Y., Cleveland Ohio, Troy Ohio, Enid Okla., and Philadelphia PA.

 [Various] Individual 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Warren PA., Trenton NJ, Nashville Tenn., Sioux Falls S. Dak., Madison Wis., and Spokane Wash.

 [Various] Individual 1,2, and 3 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Jersey City NJ, Cincinnati Ohio, Reading PA, Spokane Wash., Saint Louis MO, Kansas City MO

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Syracuse N.Y., Tampa FL, Houston Texas, Lakeland Fla., Mobile Ala., Phoenix Ariz., Little Rock Ark., San Francisco Calif., Los Angeles Calif., San Jose Calif., Chico Calif., and San Diego Calif.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Washington D.C., Bridgeport Conn., New Haven Conn., Hartford Conn., Tampa Fla., Lakeland Fla., Oak Park Ill., La Salle Ill., Bloomington Ill., Springfield Ill., Aurora Ill., and Indianapolis Ind.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Cedar Rapids Iowa, Des Moines Iowa, Lawrence Kansas, Wichita Kans., Grand Rapids Mich., Flint Mich., Minneapolis Minn., Kansas City MO., Omaha Nebr., Poughkeepsie N.Y., Jamaica N.Y., and Syracuse N.Y.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Patchogue N.Y., Newburgh N.Y., Toledo Ohio, Barberton Ohio, Canton Ohio, Alliance Ohio, Tulsa Oklahoma, Shawnee Okla., Portland Oreg., Pittsburgh PA., Washington PA., and Scranton PA.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Wilkes-Barre PA., Houston Texas, Galveston Texas, Salt Lake City Utah, Beloit Wis., Madison Wis., Albuquerque N. Mex., Cumberland MD., Richmond VA., Los Angeles CA., Berkley Calif., and Pasadena Calif.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Decatur Ill., Rockford Ill., Clinton Ill., San Bernardino Calif., Kansas City MO., Mobile Ala., Compton Calif., Wilmington Del., Edwardsville Ill., Duluth Minn., Saint Louis MO., and Paterson N.J.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Durham N.C., Wilkes-Barre PA., Yakima Wash., Galesburg Ill., Aurora Ill, Little Rock Ark., Danville Ill., Huntington Park Calif., Ogden Utah, Atlantic City NJ, Portland Oreg., and Kansas City MO.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 and 2 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Alhambra Calif., Joliet Ill., Mt. Clemens Mich., Kansas City MO., Elmira N.Y., Los Angele Calif., Cleveland Ohio, Jacksonville Fla., Birmingham Ala., Denver Colo., and San Jose Calif.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Fort Wayne Ind., Shawnee Okla., Harrisburg PA, Saint Joseph MO, Atlanta GA, Elkhart Ind., Flint Mich., Union City NJ, Sioux City Iowa, Cheyenne Wyo., Warren Ohio, and Joplin MO.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1, 2, and 3 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Fort Worth Texas, Dallas Texas, Brooklyn N.Y., Manchester NH, Grand Rapids Mich., Cedar Rapids Iowa, Salina Kansas, Mishawka Ind., White Plains N.Y., Saint Joseph MO, Brownsville Texas, and Boston Mass.

 [Various] 12 blocks of 1 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Sioux Falls S. Dak., Muskegon Mich., Washington PA, Seattle Wash., Elmhurst Ill., Des Moines Iowa, Indianapolis Ind., Danville Ill., Chicago Ill., Louisville KY, Washington D.C. Chicago Ill.

 [Various] 10 blocks of 1 cent defense stamps, postmarks include: Detroit Mich., Bakersfield Calif., Wichita Kans., Minneapolis Minn., Saint Paul Minn., Seattle Wash., Oklahoma City Okla., Salt Lake City Utah, Amsterdam N.Y., Oakland Calif.

10. Stamp Album: United States  United States: First day cover, Fleetwood/D.W. Knapp, unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1946. Cachet features an illustration of an American eagle with wings spread inscribed in a circle, wording around circle reads “World War II Honorable Discharge”. American eagle crests of Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Merchant Marines, surround main eagle. Bottom of envelope features silhouettes of soldiers with guns, an airplane and tanks, and navy ships with an American flag on the right margin. Postage stamps are Army $.03, Navy $.03, Coast Guard $.03, Merchant Marine $.03, and Honorable Discharge $.03.

 Covers: Two Staehle/Fluegel first day covers. Top: “Invasion of Normandy D-Day.” Cachet features Generals Eisenhower and Montgomery. Reads “Invasion Day” on banner, with wording in the background which reads “May God Be with Them for Victory Liberation of Europe and Peace”. Bottom features Netherlands, Danish, Czech Republic, Austria, Norway, Luxembourg, Greece, Poland, Belgium, France, Yugoslavian, and Albanian flags. The center of the cachet features a shield with a flaming sword. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, stamped with 2 cent “Nations United for Victory” and 3 cent “Win the War” stamps. Bottom: “Liberation of Paris.” Cachet features American and French Resistance Flags, the Eiffel Tower, General Patton with a torch and banner bearing his name, General De Gaulle with a banner bearing his name, coat of arms for the city of Paris, and the wording “Liberation of Paris VIII.23.to 25. 1944.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with a $.05 France postage stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/Fluegel first day covers Top: “Liberation of Belgrade.” Cachet features Russian and Yugoslavian flags, a torch, sword, and laurels, and the Yugoslavian coat of arms, and picture of Belgrade at dawn. Wording reads “Belgrade, The capital of Yugoslavia was liberated by Russian troops and Tito’s men-Oct. 16th.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with a $.05 Yugoslavia postage stamp. Bottom: “Invasion of the Philippines.”Cachet features American soldier with Filipino children, American and Philippine flags, a map of the Philippines, an illustration of General Douglas MacArthur. Wording reads “Leyte. Octo.20th.1944.-People of the Philippines, “I have Returend.” By the Grace of the Almighty God, Our Forces stand again on Philippine soil- U.S. forces invade the Philippines.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with a $.03 “Corregidor”.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/Fluegel first day covers: Top: “Liberation of Tirana.” Cachet features Yugoslavian and Albania flags with torch, sword, and eagle clutching chains. Portrait of Marshal Tito. Wording reads “Tirana: The capital of Albania was liberated by-Yugoslav partisans.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C.1944, stamped with a $.05 Albania stamp. Bottom: “Liberation of Warsaw”. Cachet features Russian flag with sword and torch, and coat of arms of Poland. Inset features mermaid with sword and shield, and scene from the uprising on Aug.1 1944. Wording reads “Warsaw: in commemoration of the heroic uprising on Aug. 1rst. 1944. And of the liberation of the capital of Poland by Russia.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C.1944, stamped with a $.05 Poland stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/Fluegel first day covers: Top: “4th Inauguration of Roosevelt.” Cachet features the Great Seal of the United States, a banner reading “History in the Making,” “1933, 1937, 1941, 1945, 4th Time Inauguration of F.D. Roosevelt.” Also features image of hands swearing oath on the Bible. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with a $.04½ “The White House” stamp. Bottom: “Liberation of Manilla”. Cachet features American flag with torch, date Feb. 4th, 1945, and the coat of arms for the Commonwealth of the Philippines. Inset features a picture of the Quezon Bridge in Manila. Wording reads “Manila, Freedom Rings Again for the Philippines Capital. ‘As Manila is Burning-So shall Tokyo Burn” Signed G.I. Joe.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with a $.03 “Corregidor” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/Fluegel first day covers: Top: “Japanese Cabinet Resigns.” Features Russian and American flags, and inset of battleships, banner below inset reads “April 7, 1945, A fateful day for the Japs.” Text bubbles read “U.S. Fleet Destroys Jap Battleship Yanato and Five Other Warships”, “Russia Repudiates Jap Treaty”, “MacCarthur Reports in Philippines-Over 300,000 Japs Killed-3,000,000 Tons of Shipping Sunk”. Bottom text reads “Japanese Cabinet Resigns, Japan is Doomed!” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with a $.03 “Win the War” stamp. Bottom: “Liberation of Vienna”. Cachet features Russian Flag with sword, torch, and Austrian coat of arms. Inset is an image of Vienna, date at top reads April 10, 1945. Bottom wording reads “Vienna: The Capital of Austria was liberated by the Russians.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with a $.05“Austria” stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/Fluegel first day covers: Top: “FDR Dies- Truman Becomes President”. Cachet features the Great Seal of the United States of America, a flag draped coffin flanked by two soldiers and two torches. Wording below reads “President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Born Jan. 30, 1882-Died Apr. 12, 1945.” Wording to the right reads “Father, in thy gracious keeping, we leave thy servant sleeping…” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with 4 ½ cent “White House” stamp. Bottom: “Berlin is Encircled”. Cachet features a Russian and American flag, inset is a picture of Berlin burning with the caption “Nazi-ism Crumbles.” Wording reads “Yank Troops Pause at the Elbe River. While the Russians Storm the City.” Banner reads April 25, 1945. Caption below picture reads “- Berlin- Is Encircled, Capture Imminent.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.02 “Nations United for Victory” and $.01 “Four Freedoms” stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/Fluegel first day covers: Top: “V-J Day.” Cachet features glowing man dressed in mail and helmet with the Great Seal of the United States of America on his arm, sword, and laurel, standing on the Japanese “Rising Sun”. The image is surrounded by American, Republic of China, British, Russian, French, and Netherlands flags. Bottom wording reads “Sept. 2, 1945, V-J Day Victory! ‘Peace on Earth Again’”. Cover is unstamped, postmarked Washington D.C 1945, stamped with $.03 “Iowa Jima” stamp. Bottom: “Liberation China.” Cachet features Russian flag with sword, torch, and laurel, and the date Sept. 3, 1945. Inset features image of Chiang Kai-shek and wife, Soong May-ling. Banner and caption read “China. The Chinese Are Free After 8 Years of War.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a $.05 “Chinese Resistance” stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle /Fluegel first day covers: Top: “Russia Declares War on Japan.” Cachet features Russian flag with banner reading “Russia Declares War on Japan, image of scythe cutting Japanese rising sun, Joseph Stalin, and the caption “On Aug. 8th, Japan’s Worst Fears Became A Reality.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.02 “Nations United for Victory”, and $.01 “Four Freedoms” stamp. Bottom: “Japan Capitulates.”Cachet features American, Chinese Republic, Netherlands, British, Russian, and French shields, with the date August 14th, 1945 in columns topped with torches. The inset features soldiers, a sunrise with the words “peace again”, an angel, a cross with helmet bearing the epitaph “one among so many”, and a hopeful face with clasped hands. The caption reads “In this solemn moment let us give thanks to God for the victory and for the lives of our men who have been spared. To the memory of those who will not return, let us hope that they have not died in vain to bring us this peace.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.03 “Iowa Jima” stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/Fluegel first day covers: Top: “Big Three Meeting at Potsdam.” Cachet features eagle grasping two American flags, inset flanked by a Russian and British flag. Inset features New Palace at Potsdam. Bottom caption reads “’Big 3’ Meeting July 17, 1945, Aug. 1.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.05 “Toward United Nations” stamp. Bottom: “Atomic Bomb.” Cachet features “The Atomic Bomb”, with image of an exploding atomic bomb. Bottom caption reads: “The most powerful weapon of war ever devised by man-the atomic bomb was first used on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Dropped by a B-29 of the U.S.A.A.F. Aug. 5, 1945 (First officially reported Aug.6th) one bomb obliterated three-fifths of the city and reportedly killed 100,000 by concussion, fire, and the after effects of the atomic disintegration.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.03 “Iowa Jima” stamp.

 Covers: Two Fluegel Covers Top: “Liberation of Korea.” Cachet features Russian flag with sword, torch, and laurel, and Korean emblem. Top of inset dates read 1910-1945, inset is a picture of the Temple of Heave in Seoul. Bottom caption reads: “Korea. Liberated after 25 year Jap Oppression.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with a $.05 “Korea” postage stamp. Bottom: “Flag Raising Over Tokyo-MacArthur Takes Over.” Cachet features date Sept. 8, 1945. American flag, profile of Gen. MacArthur, and inset of the city of Tokyo. Caption reads “Complete surrender of Japan is symbolized by this event. Gen. MacArthur takes over.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with a $.03 “Iowa Jima” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/Fluegel Covers Top: “Liberation of Luxemburg” Cachet features American flag, sword, laurel, and torch. Features coat of arms for Luxemburg. Inset picture features image of the Aldophe Bridge in Luxemburg. Wording reads “The capital of Luxemburg was liberated by U.S. troops on Sept. 10th 44. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with $.05 “Luxembourg” postage stamp. Bottom: “Liberation of Athens”. Cachet features British and Greece flags with sword, torch, and laurel, with Greek coat of arms. Inset image features Greek soldiers in Athens. Wording reads “1944-Athens, the capital of Greece was liberated by British troops-Oct. 14th.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with the $.05 “Greece” stamp.

 Covers: Two Fluegel First Day Covers. Top: “General Wainwright rescued from Japanese”. Cachet features palm frond, cross, and inset of General Wainwright. Top wording reads “Returning hero honored in Washington. –Sept. 10, 1945.” Bottom wording reads “On the day of prayer, Aug. 19, 1945, set aside by presidential decree, the defender of Corregidor was rescued from a Japanese Prison Camp.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C., stamped with a $.03 “Corregidor” stamp. Bottom: “Nimitz Post Office” cover. Cachet features life preserver from the wording “U.S.S. Missouri and Chester W. Nimitz, Admiral of the Fleet” inset in the life preserver is an illustration of Nimitz. Features tow navy ships. Bottom wording reads “New Post Office, Nimitz, W. VA. Was name in honor of Admiral Nimitz September 10, 1945.” Cover is unaddressed, post marked Nimitz, W. VA, stamped with a $.03 “Iwo Jima” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/ Fluegel first day covers. Top: “Liberation of Copenhagen” cover. Features British flag with sword, torch, and laurel. Features Denmark’s coat of arms. Inset picture features illustration of Copenhagen streets. Above inset is the date May, 5th 7:59 A.M. 1945, below the inset wording reads “Copenhagen: The capital of Denmark was liberated by Germany’s surrender to the British Army.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.05 “Denmark” postage stamp. Bottom: “Liberation of Amsterdam”, cachet features the date, May 5th, 1945, British and Canadian (former) flags, with sword, torch, and laurel. Features the Netherlands coat of arms. Inset of a portrait of Queen Wilhelmina and the Amsterdam cityscape. Wording below reads “Amsterdam: The capital of the Netherlands was liberated by British-Canadian forces.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with the $.05 “Netherlands” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two Fluegel first day covers. Top: “Crossing the Rhine” cover. Cachet features American, British, and Canadian flags. Inset is a map of Germany with a burning cloud starting to surround Berlin. Plaque on lower left notes the regiments who crossed the Rhine March 24, 1945. Wording below reads “You “punks” can’t stop us now as we are ‘blitzing” right thru to Berlin. –Anonymous Lieutenant. The beginning of the end.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.03 “Win the War” postage stamp. Bottom: “Okinawa Invaded” cover, April 1, 1945. Cachet features map of Japan and surrounding area, showing the U.S. and Japanese occupations. Surrounding the inset are an American flag with U.S. soldier, “Okinawa, April 1, 1945”, “We are now looking down the Japs’ throat,” and a plaque saying “Initial landing made by 10th U.S. Army & Marines, More than 1400 ships in invasion armada, Island cut in half within 36 hours.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.03 “Win the War” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two Fluegel first day covers. Top: “G.I. Joe and Ivan Meet at Torgau-Germany.” Cachet features American and Russian flags, with the date: April 26th, 1945. Inset features American and Russian soldiers shaking hands across a fire with a burning swastika above. Background is a burning Germany. Bottom wording reads “American 69th division makes first juncture with Russian troops at Torgau, Germany.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.03 cent “Win the War” postage stamp. Bottom: “Liberation of Italy.” Cachet features American and British flags with the date: May 2, 1945. Upper wording reads “Nazi yoke lifted in Italy.” Image is a map of Italy and surrounding countries, showing the path of liberation o of the American and British armies. Inset lists the dates of liberation of cities. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.03 “Win the War” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two Fluegel/ L.W. Staehle first day covers. Top: “Liberation of Rangoon.” Cachet features British flag, sword, torch, and laurel, and Burmese Chinthe. Inset picture is of the “Hill of Gold,” in Rangoon. Wording reads: Rangoon: The capital of Burma was liberated by British troops on May 3rd, 1945.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.03 “Win the War” stamp. Bottom: “5th and 7th Armies Meet at Brenner Pass.” Cachet features U.S. flag with shaking hands, images of Generals Clark and Patch, images of Berchtes Garden and Salzburg. Wording reads, the date: May 4th 1945, and “5th and 7th U.S. Army meet on Brenner Pass”. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.03 “Win the War” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two Fluegel/ L.W. Staehle first day covers. Top: “Victory Day.” Cachet features a phoenix, Soviet, British, and American flags, the shield of the United Nations, lady liberty “breaking the shackles.” The wording reads “Victory Day: Peace on Earth- Good Will Toward Men,” “Surrender of Cl. Gen. Jodi to Lt. Gen. M. Smith- Rheims, France, 2:41 A.M., May 7, 1943. Official Announcement May 8.” The cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.02 “Nations United For Victory”, $.03 “Win the War”, and $.01 “Four Freedoms” postage stamps. Bottom: “Liberation of Oslo”. Cachet features Soviet, British, and American flags with torch and sword, and Norwegian shield, and laurel. Features image of Oslo, with the wording “The capital of Norway was liberated on the day of Germany’s surrender to the allies.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.05 “Norway” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two L.W. Staehle/ Fluegel covers. Top: “Liberation of Prague.” Cachet features “V-E Day, May 8th, 1945”, Soviet flag, sword, torch, and laurel, with Czechoslovakian coat of arms. Features an image of Prague and the wording: “The capital of Czechoslovakia was liberated by Russian forces on Victory Day.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.05 “Czechoslovakia” postage stamp. Bottom: “Liberation of Brussels”. Cachet features image of Brussels, British and Canadian flags, torch, laurel, sword, and Belgian coat of arms. Wording reads “The capital of Belgium was liberated by British- Canadian Troops on Sept. 3rd, 1944.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.05 “Belgium” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two Fluegel covers. Top: “Invasion of Borneo.” Cachet features Australian flag, with image of tank, map of Borneo with the wording “Australian 7th Division Lands on Brunei Beach.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.02, and $.01 “Nations United for Victory” and “Four Freedoms” postage stamps. Bottom: “Okinawa Captured.” Cachet features burning hillside with tanks progressing towards the top, image of Lt. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. Wording reads “Okinawa Captured June 21, 1945.” Below is a shield with the dates of the military movements. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with the $.03 “Win the War” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two Fluegel First Day Covers Top: “United Nations Conference.” Cachet features British, American, Soviet, French, and Chinese flags. Inset features shadow of Woodrow Wilson with dove bearing an olive branch, the War Memorial Building, with the wording below reading “War Memorial Building. Once Again Peace Can Come To The Nations Of The World.” On banner below reads “April 25-June 25, 1945, United Nations Conference, San Francisco, California.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.05 “Toward United Nations” stamp. Bottom: “American Flag Raised Over Berlin.” Cachet features American flag begin raised over the Brandenburg Gate. Bottom features image of General Omar Bradley with the wording “On July 4, 1945, the American flag was raised over Berlin. This is the same flag that flew over the U.S. capitol when war was declared on Japan, Germany, and Italy. It was raised over Rome at its liberation.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.01 and $.02 “Four Freedoms”, and “Nations United for Victory” stamps.

 Covers: Two Fluegel first day covers. Top: “Capture of Iwo Jima.” Cachet features image of American Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima. Wording reads “Commemorating the raising of the American flag and the capture of Iwo Jima- March 14, 1945.” On the left margin is a plaque with the chronology of the capture of Iwo Jima. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.03 cent “Win the War” postage stamp. Bottom: “Battle of Inland Sea.” Cachet features image of battleships at sea, on fire, with the caption “Bombing of Jap fleet in the Inland Sea- March 20, 1945.” Inset is an image of Admiral William “Bull” Halsey, with the quote “If the Japanese fleet won’t come out and fight- we’ll go in after them.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.03 “Win the War” postage stamp.

 Covers: Two Fluegel first day covers. Top: “Historical Rhine Crossing.” Cachet features wording at top that reads “Napoleon in 1805, The Yanks in 1945.” Image is a picture of the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, surrounded by swords and laurels, with American and French flags, caption reads “The Historical Rhine Crossing.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with the $.03 “Win the War” postage stamp. Bottom: “Bombing of Tokyo.” Cachet feature plane dropping bomb on Tokyo, words in the smoke read “Remember Pearl Harbor”. Caption reads “March 10, 1945. The blaze that will eventually consume Japan now has been kindled.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, stamped with $.03 cent “Win the War” postage stamp.

 Covers: One Fluegel cover, one Smartcraft (?) cover Top: “The Yalta Conference.” Cachet features American, British, and Soviet flags, with the date Feb. 4thto 12th 1943. Features profiles of Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin, with a map of Crimea. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Roosevelt, N.Y. 1945, stamped with $.03 “Win the War” postage stamp. Bottom: “Corregidor is Ours.” Cachet features image of soldiers saluting the American flag, with the Japanese “Rising Sun”. Sword and laurel with the word “Victory”, a map of Corregidor Rock, the paratroopers symbol, and the caption which reads “Corregidor is ours again, May 6th 1942-February 17th 1945.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with $.03 “Corregidor” postage stamp.

 Lest We Forget: One Fluegel, one unidentified first day cover. Top: “Home”. Cachet features soldier standing on a hill overlooking a farm, with American eagle seal. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1946, Stamped with $.03 “Iwo Jima”, “Honoring Those Who Have Served”, “Coast Guard”, “Merchant Marines”, “US Army”, and “U.S. Navy” postage stamps. Bottom: “Moscow Peace Conference.” Cachet features images of George Marshall, Ernest Bevin, Vyacheslov Molotov, and Georges Bidault. Background is the Kremlin and Lenin’s Tomb. Bottom caption reads “Moscow Peace Conference- March 10, 1947.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1947, and stamped with two $.02 “Nations United for Victory” postage stamps.

11. World Wide Stock Book  [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues from the Republic of Argentina, Albania, Brazil, Columbia, Monaco, and Costa Rica.

 [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues from Cuba and the Netherlands.

 [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues from Ecuador. Illustrated with the “Four Freedoms.”

 [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues, air mail denomination from Ecuador. Roosevelt inset.

 [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues, air mail denominations from Ecuador. Roosevelt inset.

 [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues from Greece, Haiti, Monaco, Ethiopia, and Albania.

 [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues from Honduras, Philippines, Mexico, Turkey, and the United States.

 [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues from Poland, Panama, and Mexico.

 [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues from Monaco, Brazil, San Marino, Hungary, and Nicaragua.

 [Various] Postage Stamps: Roosevelt issues from El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Poland.

 [Various] Two covers, 1 souvenir sheet of stamps. First cover is addressed, and stamped with two Roosevelt issue Ecuadorian air mail stamps. Second cover is addressed, stamped with two Roosevelt issue Honduran stamp with cancel. Souvenir sheet is Polish, commemorating Roosevelt’s Four Freedom’s speech.

 [Various] Assorted Roosevelt issues from Albania, one Roosevelt issue souvenir sheet from El Salvador, one Roosevelt issue souvenir sheet from Guatemala. One first day cover stamped with Philippines Roosevelt issues; cachet features image of FDR at a press conference, with the wording “In Memoriam: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the quote “I call for effort, courage, sacrifice, and devotion”, with a pen and ink sketch of the White House, and stamped with three Republic of the Philippines Roosevelt issue postage stamps.

 [Various] Assorted stamps from Italy stamped with the wording “Honor the Four Freedoms” and FDR’s signature, Honduran Roosevelt issues, three Polish Roosevelt issue souvenir sheets, one Netherlands Roosevelt issue souvenir sheet, one Roosevelt issue souvenir sheet from San Marino, four souvenir Roosevelt issue postcards with cancels.

 [Various] Assorted Roosevelt issues from Monaco, one postcard from Colombia stamped with Roosevelt commemoratives, and one souvenir sheet stamped with a stamp from Roosevelt’s personal collection.

12. Album (untitled)  [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet reads “First in Flight, New 5 cent Rate August 1, 1929—Tulsa--- Oil Capital of the World.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Tulsa, stamped with $.05 Air Mail Stamp. Bottom: Cachet reads “U.S.S. Macon, First Visit to Avalon, California, Sponsored by the Avalon Business Men’s Ass’n,” features a map of Santa Catalina Island. Cover is addressed, postmarked Avalon California 1934, stamped with $.10 air mail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day air mail covers. Top: Cachet features wording “New York to Marseille, United States of America, First Flight FAM 8, Trans-Atlantic Air Mail Service”, features a picture of an airplane flying over the statue of liberty. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York N.Y. 1939, and stamped with $.30 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features wording “New York to England: Northern Trans- Atlantic first flight. F.a.m. 18 United States Air Mail.” Image is an airplane flying between the cityscape of New York to the cityscape of London. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1939, and stamped with $.30 airmail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features wording “First Trans-Atlantic Air-Mail Stamp Issue,” map of the airmail route across the Atlantic Ocean, image of airplane flying across New York and London cityscapes, and a photo of the Yankee Clipper. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1939, and stamped with a $.30 airmail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features image of the Atlantic Clipper with caption the reads “Atlantic Clipper: First Day Covers.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1939, and is stamped with the $.30 winged globe air mail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features wording “New York to Marseille, United States of America, First Flight FAM 8, Trans-Atlantic Air Mail Service”, features a picture of an airplane flying over the statue of liberty. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1939, and stamped with $.30 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features the wording “First Official airmail Pick-Up in the United States by Adams Non-Stop Method, Youngstown, O. C.A.M. 11.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y.1939, and stamped with $.05 airmail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features the wording “First Amphibian Flight, Cleveland-Detroit. Airmail over Lake Erie May 14, 1925, Thomson Aeronautical Corporation,” with image of airplane. Cover is addressed, postmarked Cleveland and Detroit 1929, stamped with $.05 airmail stamp. Bottom: Cachet reads “Wings Over America: Twentieth Anniversary U.S. Air Mail. First Nation Air Mail Week May 15-21 1938,” features image of airplane flying over the globe. Cover is addressed, postmarked Dayton, Ohio 1939, stamped with $.06 air mail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features airplane with the wording “Development of United States Air Mail: Washington to New York- 1918 Chicago to New York-1919, Trans-Continental Service-1920, U.S. to South America-1930, Trans-Pacific Air mail-1935, Trans-Atlantic-1939.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with three $.06 air mail stamps. Bottom: Cachet features image of Clear Lake, Iowa, with the wording “First day cover. May 1, 1948. Honoring the first direct Air Mail Service from Clear Lake, Iowa “Iowa’s finest Resort City.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Clear Lake, Iowa 1943, and stamped with a $.05 airmail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features air plane with the caption “Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1941, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features images of the Wright Brothers, the first airplane, and the wording “New Regular Air Mail Series. Wright Brothers First Successful Air Plane Flying At Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 17, 1903. First Day Issue.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1941, and stamped with four $.06 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features image of air plane with the wording: “United State Air mail. The 8-cent Air Mail Stamp was issued to meet an increase in the basic rate for domestic air mail postage as authorized by the revenue act of 1944. The increased rate became effective march 26, 1944.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with the $.08 cent air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features air plane with the wording “1944 Airmail Issue. First Day Cover.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, stamped with four $.08 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features an airplane with a background of red stripes. Wording reads “United States Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Atlantic City, N.J.1941, and stamped with a $.10 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features image of Earl Ovington in plane, with the wording “New Regular Airmail Series. Earl Ovington, First U.S. Air Mail Pilot 1911.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Atlantic City, N.J. 1941, stamped with four $.10 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features an airplane flying over a cityscape with the wording “United States Airmail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD. 1941, and stamped with the $.15 airmail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features image of Major R.H. Fleet, and Lieutenant S.L. Boyle, the map of the airmail flight between New York and Washington D.C. , with the wording “New Regular Airmail Series: First Government Air mail Service Between New York and Washington, May 1918. First Day of Issue.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD. 1941, and stamped with a block of four $.15 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features an airplane flying over countryside, with the wording “United States Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA. 1941, and stamped with a $.20 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features map of the United States with the route marked between San Francisco and New York, airplane flying above, and image of Jack Knight (pilot), wording reads “New Regular Air Mail Series: The first coast to coast airway was started in 1921.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA. 1941, and stamped with four $.20 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features flying air plane with the wording “United States Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Kansas City, MO. 1941, stamped with $.30 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features images of an autogyro, and autogyro with pilot and mail bag, with the wording “New Regular Airmail Series: First scheduled autogyro mail flight from roof of Philadelphia post office 1939.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Kansas City, MO 1941, and stamped with four $.30 airmail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features airplane being loaded with mail, with the wording “United States Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Louis, MO. 1941, and stamped with a $.50 airmail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features image of airplane flying over a ship at sea with the wording “New Regular Airmail Series: The old and the new in mail transportation.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Louis, MO. 1941, and stamped with four $.50 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features airplane flying over countryside, air traffic controller in tower, an illustration of pilots, and the caption “An American Airlines Flagship” and “Field Control Tower.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1946, and stamped with two $.05 air mail stamps. Bottom: Cachet features airplane flying over countryside, air traffic controller in tower, an illustration of pilots, and the caption “An American Airlines Flagship” and “Field Control Tower.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1946, and stamped with a block of four $.05 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features air plane flying over coastal scene with globe. Caption reads “A Pan American Clipper Over Miami, 1947, 10 cent Air Mail Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1947, and stamped with a $.10 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features air plane flying over coastal scene with globe. Caption reads “A Pan American Clipper Over Miami, 1947, 10 cent Air Mail Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1947, and stamped with four $.10 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features plane flying over a cityscape, globe, and the wording “1948, 15 cent Air Mail Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y., and stamped with a $.15 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features plane flying over a cityscape, globe, and the wording “1948, 15 cent Air Mail Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y., and stamped with four $.15 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features plane flying over the Golden Gate Bridge with the caption “A Pan American Clipper wings its way Westward.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1947, and stamped with $.25 air mail stamp.” Bottom: Cachet features plane flying over the Golden Gate Bridge with the caption “A Pan American Clipper wings its way Westward.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1947, and stamped with four $.25 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features air plane, map of continental United States marked with air mail routes, and the wording “$.05 Air Mail Coil Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1948, and stamped with $.05 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features air plane, map of continental United States marked with air mail routes, and the wording “$.05 Air Mail Coil Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1948, and stamped with two $.05 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features Pan American Emblem, the seal of Hawaii, and a photo of an airplane crossing the Golden Gate Bridge surrounded by the words “California, Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, China.” Cover is addressed, postmark obscured, and stamped with $.20 Trans-Pacific air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features image of Clear Lake, Iowa, with the wording “First day cover. May 1, 1948. Honoring the first direct Air Mail Service from Clear Lake, Iowa “Iowa’s finest Resort City.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Clear Lake, Iowa 1948, and stamped with $.05 air mail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features an image of Helicopter over two trucks, men sorting mail bags from the helicopter, with the caption “A helicopter prepares to land” and “First Helicopter mail arrives in New York.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1947, and stamped with $.05 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features an image of Helicopter over two trucks, men sorting mail bags from the helicopter, with the caption “A helicopter prepares to land” and “First Helicopter mail arrives in New York.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1947, and stamped with four $.05 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features a large airplane flying over Kitty Hawk, with an inset image of the first flight, caption reads “Man’s First Flight, 1949 Six Cent Air Mail Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C.1949, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features a large airplane flying over Kitty Hawk, with an inset image of the first flight, caption reads “Man’s First Flight, 1949 Six Cent Air Mail Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1949, and stamped with four $.06 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features image of Alexandria, Virginia, Christ Church and Gadsby’s Tavern, and the wording “Two Hundredth Anniversary, Alexandria Virginia,” and the caption “Alexandria from and old print”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Alexandria, V.A. 1949, and stamped with one $.06 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features image of Alexandria, Virginia, Christ Church and Gadsby’s Tavern, and the wording “Two Hundredth Anniversary, Alexandria Virginia,” and the caption “Alexandria from and old print”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Alexandria, V.A. 1949, and stamped with four $.06 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features image of air plane with the caption “The Bell X-1 Plane which has been flown at speeds upwards of 1000 miles per hour.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1949, and stamped with $.04 air mail postal card stamp. Bottom: Cachet features a picture of an airplane flying over the countryside, an inset “6 cent”, and the wording “Air Mail Booklet, Issue of 1949”. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1949, and stamped with 6 $.06 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features image of Andrew H. Green, a seal commemorating the consolidation of the municipalities about the port of New York, a cityscape of New York Harbor, and the wording “Golden Anniversary 1898-1948, Greater new York City.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1948, and stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features image of Andrew H. Green, a seal commemorating the consolidation of the municipalities about the port of New York, a cityscape of New York Harbor, and the wording “Golden Anniversary 1898- 1948, Greater new York City.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y 1948, and stamped with four $.05 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features a glove with a banner wrapped around it reading “Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United States Postal Union,” an image of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and the wording “15 cent Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1949, and stamped with a $.15 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features a glove with a banner wrapped around it reading “Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United States Postal Union,” an image of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and the wording “15 cent Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1949, and stamped with four $.15 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Top: Cachet features a glove with a banner wrapped around it reading “Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United States Postal Union,” an image of the Taj Mahal, and the wording “25 cent Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seattle, Wash. 1949, and stamped with a $.25 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features a glove with a banner wrapped around it reading “Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United States Postal Union,” an image of the Taj Mahal, and the wording “25 cent Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seattle, Wash. 1949, and stamped with four $.25 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features an image of the first flight, Wilbur and Orville Wright, and Kitty Hawk, with the wording “Commemorating the return of the Wright brothers’ airplane from England to the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Kitty Hawk, N.C. 1949, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp bearing the image of the Wright brothers and their plane. Bottom: Cachet features an image of the first flight, Wilbur and Orville Wright, and Kitty Hawk, with the wording “Commemorating the return of the Wright brothers’ airplane from England to the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Kitty Hawk, N.C. 1949, and stamped with four $.06 air mail stamps bearing the image of the Wright brothers and their plane.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features a glove with a banner wrapped around it reading “Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United States Postal Union,” an image of the “Christ the Redeemer” Statue at Rio de Janeiro, and the wording “10 cent Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New Orleans, LA. 1949, and stamped with a $.10 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features a glove with a banner wrapped around it reading “Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United States Postal Union,” an image of the “Christ the Redeemer” Statue at Rio de Janeiro, and the wording “10 cent Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New Orleans 1949, and stamped with four $.10 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features and image of an airplane flying over the first airplane and the Wright brothers with the wording “Golden Anniversary of Aviation, 1903-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Dayton, Ohio 1953, and stamped with a $.50 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features an image of a airplane loading with passengers, images of the Wright brothers, the Wright brothers memorial in Kitty Hawk, and the wording “Golden Anniversary of Aviation, 1903-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Dayton, Ohio 1953, and stamped with four $.50 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features an image of an airplane flying over an island where a hula dancer is dancing with the wording “High Value Air Parcel Post Stamp”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1952, and stamped with a $.80 airmail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features photo of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, an airplane in the background with letters, and the wording “$.80 Air Mail Stamp 1952”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1952, and stamped with four $.80 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features an airplane flying over mountains, a lake with sailboat, and people on horses on a trail ride with the wording “4 cent Air mail stamp, September 3, 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1954, and stamped with $.04 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features an airplane dropping letters with the caption “A mail carrying Douglas DC 7 Plane”, and a “4 cent Airmail Postage Stamp 1954”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1954, and stamped with four $.04 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features the Lincoln memorial, and the wording “2 cent Postal Card: The 2 cent Lincoln Postal Card was issued July 31, 1952 at Washington, D.C., being of the Library size 3 in. x 5 in., this card will be advantageous to business offices that maintain files of postal card correspondence.” Cover is addressed, post marked Washington D.C. 1952, and pre-stamped with Lincoln postage. Bottom: Cachet features airborne airplane with the wording “Stamped $.06 air mail Envelope: The $.06 air mail envelope of 1950. Made necessary by a change in air mail postage rate, in conjunction with the annual convention of the American air mail society.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1950, and pre-stamped with $.06 air mail postage.

 [Various] Two first day cover. Top: Cachet features air plane flying over a ship at sea and the wording “Official Fipex Cover Authorized by Association for Stamp Exhibitions Inc.” and “5th International Philatelic Exhibition New York City 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1956, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features airplane flying over an employee of the Pony Express, and features the wording “5th International Philatelic Exhibition $.06 Air Mail Stamped Envelopes.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1956, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features a U.S. Air Force plane flying over an air field, the seal of the U.S. Air Force, and the wording “50th Anniversary of United States Air Force.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., 1957, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features images of the first flight and air force bombers with the wording “50th Anniversary of U.S. air Force.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1957, and stamped with four $.06 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features airplane flying over airport with the wording “$.07 Air Mail Booklet July 31, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Antonio, Tex. 1958, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features images of an airplane and an airfield with the caption “Randolph Airfield,” and the wording “$.07 Air Mail booklet pane Series of 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Antonio, Tex. 1958.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features airplane flying over airport with the wording “$.07 Air Mail Coil July 31, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Miami, Fla. 1958, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features an airplane and a photo of the Miami skyline with the wording “$.07 Air Mail Coil Stamp 1958”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Miami, Fla. 1958, and stamped with two $.07 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers Top: Cachet features airplane flying over airport with the wording “$.07 Air Mail Stamp July 31, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1958, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features image of a Boeing 707 and the first U.S. mail flight with the wording “$.07 Air Mail Stamp 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1958, and stamped with four $.07 air mail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features a bald eagle perched on a sign with the wording “$.05 Air Mail Stamps July 31, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Colorado Springs, Colo. 1958, and stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features an image of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs with the wording “$.05 Air Mail Post Card Stamp 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Colorado Springs, Colo. 1958, and stamped with four $.05 air mail stamps.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features an airplane flying around the globe with the wording “1947 air mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1947, and stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features a jet plane with the caption “The jet plane stamp design replaced the originally issued 10-cent air letter sheet that had been used since April 29, 1947—this letter sheet provides air mail service to any place in the world. 10 cent Air Letter Sheet.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Louis, MO. 1958, and pre-stamped with a $.10 air mail stamp.

 [Various] Two first day covers. Top: Cachet features the Wright Brothers Memorial in Dayton Ohio, and the stamped envelope factory in Dayton, Ohio, 1958 with the wording “$.07 air mail stamped envelope 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Dayton, Ohio, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp. Bottom: Cachet features an airplane flying over an airport with the wording “$.07 Air Mail Stamped Envelope Dayton, Ohio July 31, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Dayton, Ohio 1958, and stamped with the $.07 air mail stamp.

13. First Day Covers (Album each sleeve contains two covers)  Cachet features a jet mail plane being loaded with the wording “$.05 Air Mail Postal Card 1958”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Wichita, Kans. 1958, and pre-stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp.

Cachet features a bald eagle perched on a sign which reads “$.05 Air Mail Postal Card”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Wichita, Kans. 1958, and pre- stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features an airplane with the wording “$.10 Air letter Sheet Series 1958. Cover is addressed, post marked Satin Louis, MO. 1958, and pre- stamped with a $.10 air mail stamp.

Cachet features an illustration of an airplane, a photo of Lower Manhattan, and the wording “Official First Day Cover: American Stamp Dealers Association. $.07 Embossed Stamped Air Mail Envelope 1958. Issued at National Postage Stamp Show, New York City Nov. 21, 1985.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1958, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features a jet airplane flying over the ocean with the wording: “$.07 Jet Air mail Stamped Envelope. The 7 cent stamped envelope for air mail use was issued in conformity with the 1958 increase in postal rates and at the same time to provide a design in keeping with the 7 cent air mail postage stamp featuring a plane powered by jet engines. It was first placed on sale at New York City N.Y.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1958, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp.

Cachet features an image of Juneau, AK in the outline of the state, a totem pole, a dog sled, and a polar bear and seals, with the wording “49, Alaska Statehood.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Juneau, Alaska 1959, and stamped with a $.07 Alaska air mail stamp.

 Cachet features a map of Alaska as purchased from Russia in 1867, an image of William H. Seward, a totem pole, and the wording “Commemoration the admission of Alaska to statehood. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Alaska statehood bill July 7, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Juneau, Alaska 1959, and stamped with four $.07 Alaska Statehood airmail stamps.

Cachet features an image of the Balloon Jupiter, and features the wording “One Hundredth Anniversary: Balloon Jupiter, mail carrying flight- La Fayette, Ind. Aug 17, 1859. 1859-1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked La Fayette, Ind. 1959, and stamped with a $.07 Jupiter Air Mail Stamp.

 Cachet features a photo of the Jupiter ready for flight and the wording “100th Anniversary of the first official airmail Balloon Jupiter. Ascended from La Fayette, Indiana August 16, 1859. 1859-1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked La Fayette, Ind. 1959, and stamped with four $.07 Balloon Jupiter air mail stamps.

Cachet features Hawaiian beach scene with hibiscus flower and the wording “Commemorating the admission of Hawaii to statehood 1959”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1959, and stamped with a Hawaii Statehood air mail stamp.

 Cachet features Hawaiian coastal scene with a sailboat and palm trees and the wording “50, Hawaii Statehood, $.07 air mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1959, and stamped with a Hawaii Statehood air mail stamp.

No cachet. Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1959, and stamped with four Hawaii Statehood $.07 air mail stamps.

 Cachet features image of a hurdler, a boxer, a basketball player, and a swimmer, all surrounded by laurels with the wording “Pan American Games $.10 air mail commemorative”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1959, with a “Soldier Field” cancel, and stamped with a $.10 Pan American Games air mail stamp.

Cachet features relay racers handing off a baton running around a globe, a torch, and the wording “3rd Pan American Games, Chicago Illinois, Aug. 27, 1959. Friendship through sports.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1959, with additional Soldier Field cancel, and four $.10 Pan American Games air mail stamp.

 Cachet features jet plane flying over the statue of liberty with the wording “$.15 air mail stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1959, with air mail cancel, and stamped with a $.15 air mail stamp.

Cachet features the statue of liberty of in the foreground with a plane in the back ground with the wording “Liberty for all. $.15 air mail stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1959, with air mail cancel, and stamped with four $.15 air mail stamps.

 Cachet features the liberty bell, jet plane in the background, and an image of Abraham Lincoln, with the wording “Liberty for all” and “$.25 International Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1960, with air mail route cancel, and stamped with an Abraham Lincoln $.25 air mail stamp.

Cachet features an airplane flying over a map of the North American Continent ,an image of Abraham Lincoln, and the wording “$.25 air mail postage stamp 1960” and “Of the people, by the people, and for the people.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1960, with air mail route cancel, and stamped $.25 Abraham Lincoln air mail stamp.

 Cachet features the liberty bell, jet plane in the background, and an image of Abraham Lincoln, with the wording “Liberty for all” and “$.25 International Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Miami, Fla. 1960, with air mail route cancel, and stamped with a $.10 Liberty Bell air mail stamp.

Cachet features the liberty bell in the foreground with North and South America in the back ground with the wording “Let freedom ring, $.10 air mail stamp series of 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Miami, Fla. 1960, with air mail route cancel, and stamped with $.10 liberty bell air mail stamps.

 Cachet features an airplane dropping letters, a photo of the stone arch bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the wording “$.05 air mail postal card, ninth national convention, American topical association, June 17-19, 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Minneapolis, Minn. 1960, and pre-stamped with $.05 air mail stamp.

Cachet features bald eagle soaring and the wording “$.05 air mail postal card. The five-cent air mail postal card of new design was issued to replace the postal card that had been used since July 31, 1958. The card bearing the new design was first placed on sale at Minneapolis in conjunction with the convention of the American Topical Association.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Minneapolis, Minn. 1960, and pre-stamped with $.05 air mail postage.

 Cachet features two airplanes, one on ground, the other in flight, with the wording $.07 air mail stamp, air mail series 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Arlington, VA 1960, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp.

Cachet features a photo of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with an illustration of the United States Capitol building, with the wording $.07 air mail stamp, 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Arlington, VA 1960, and stamped with four $.07 air mail stamps.

 Cachet features photo of Portland, Oregon with the wording “$.07 Air Mail Stamped Envelope 1960.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Portland, Oreg. 1960, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp.

Cachet features air plane flying over clouds with the caption: “$.07 air mail stamped envelope, as a means of facilitating the handling of air mail letters. Through quicker recognition of the stamps, the 7-ct. air mail stamp, current since July 31, 1958 in blue was reissued in a distinctive shade of fire red. The stamped envelope in the new color was first placed on sale at Portland in conjunction with the 74th annual convention of the American philatelic society.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Portland, Oreg. 1960, pre-stamped with a $.07 air mail postage.”

 Cachet features two airplanes, one on ground, the other in flight, with the wording $.07 air mail booklet, air mail series 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Louis, MO. 1960, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp.

Cachet features a photo of Saint Louis, MO with the wording “$.07 Air Mail Booklet Pane 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Louis, MO. 1960, and stamped with six $.07 air mail stamps.

 Cachet features two airplanes, one on ground, the other in flight, with the wording “$.07 air mail coil, air mail series 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Atlantic City, N.J. 1960, and stamped with a $.07 air mail stamp.

Cachet features an illustration of the Atlantic City coastline with the wording “$.07 air mail coil stamp 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Atlantic City, N.J. 1960, and stamped with two $.07 air mail stamps.

 Cachet features three airplanes in the background behind the statue of liberty, wording reads “$.15 air mail.” Cover is addressee, postmarked Buffalo, N.Y, 1961, and stamped with a $.15 air mail stamp.

Cachet features plane flying around Liberty Island with the wording “Liberty for all,” and “$.15 air mail stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Buffalo, N.Y. 961, and stamped with four $.15 air mail stamps.

 Cachet features the statue of liberty with the words “In God we trust” and “$.11 air letter”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Johnstown, PA 1961, and pre-stamped with a $.11 air mail stamp.

Cachet features airplane in the foreground with the Statue of Liberty and the New York City coast line in the background, with the wording “.13 air mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1961, and stamped with a $.13 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features an air plane flying about the U.S. capitol dome wording reads “$.08 Air Mail: Stamped Envelope” with a brief introduction to the $.08 air mail. Cover is addressed, postmarked Chantilly, VA 1962, and pre-stamped with a $.08 air mail stamp.

Cachet features a bald eagle clutching a letter in its talons, the U.S. capitol building in the background with the caption “$.08 Coil 1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1962, and stamped with a $.08 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features a bald eagle clutching a letter in its talons, the U.S. capitol building in the background with the caption “$.08 Booklet 1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. and stamped with a $.08 air mail stamp.

Cachet features a bald eagle clutching a letter in its talons, the U.S. capitol building in the background with the caption “$.08 News Postal Rates- 1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. and stamped with a $.08 air mail stamp.

 Postal Card. Cachet features a bald eagle preparing for flight with the wording “$.06 air mail postal card” with a brief paragraph introducing the card and the postage, and urging conservation to protect the bald eagle from extinction. Cover is addressed, postmarked Maitland, FLA 1963, and pre-stamped with $.06 air mail postage.

Cachet features a photo of a Northrop X-21A jet with the wording “First Flight, U.S. Air Force, Northrop X-21A jet, Laminar Flow Aircraft.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. 1963, and stamped with a $.08 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features a portrait of Montgomery Blair and Abraham Lincoln with the caption “Montgomery Blair Lincoln’s Postmaster General. 100th Anniversary of the first international Postal Conference.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Silver Spring, MD1963, and stamped with a $.15 international postal conference stamp.

Postal Card. Cachet features a bald eagle perched on a sign reading “$.06 air mail card.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1963, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features a picture of Amelia Earhart, the house in which she was born, her airplane, and a tropical island where she was presumably lost, with dates of birth and disappearance, wording reads “Amelia Earhart Pioneer American Aviatrix.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Atchison Kans. 1963, and stamped with a $.08 Amelia Earhart air mail stamp.

Cachet features an image of a rocket with a picture of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, with the caption “Dr. Robert H. Goddard, father of modern rocketry, ‘launched the world’s first supersonic rocket.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Roswell N. Mex. 1964, and stamped with a $.08 Robert H. Goddard air mail stamp.

 Postal card. Cachet features a globe with the words “United States of America, International Postal Card” with a brief introduction for the card and its partner the “international reply card”. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y.1963, and pre-stamped with $.07 USA air mail postage.

Postal card. Cachet features the statue of liberty with the wording “International Reply Card.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1963, and pre-stamped with $.07 USA air mail postage.

 Cachet features the caption“$.08 Air mail stamp luminescent tagging. To aid in the electronic sorting of ordinary and air mail A “First” in United States Postal History.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Dayton, Ohio 1963, and stamped with a $.08 luminescent air mail stamp.

Cover with no cachet, stamped with a luminescent air mail stamp, postmarked Norman, Okla. 1963.

 Cachet features a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge with the wording “U.S. air mail, Tulsa Okla. Extension am. 4, Oakland & San Francisco California.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1947, and pre-stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp.

Cachet features a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge with the wording “U.S. air mail, Tulsa Okla. Extension am. 4, Oakland & San Francisco California.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Tulsa, Okla. 1947, and pre-stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features an image of an airplane flying over fields with the words “Dedication- Santa Cruz airport Santa Cruz, California,” “November 10-11, 1934- Santa Cruz post 64-American Legion and Santa Cruz flying club.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Santa Cruz, Calif. 1934, and stamped with a $.06 Crater Lake stamp.

Cachet features the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma Alabama with the wording “Selma Alabama, U.S. Air Mail, First Flight.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Selma, Ala. 1951, pre-stamped with $.05 air mail postage and a $.01 four freedoms stamp.

 Cachet features an airplane with the wording “Dedication Administration Buildings & Runways, Ponca City, Oklahoma Municipal Airport Labor Day September 7th 1953, First Flight.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Ponca City, Okla. 1953, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp.

Cachet features an airplane with the wording “Dedication Administration Buildings & Runways, Ponca City, Oklahoma Municipal Airport Labor Day September 7th 1953, First Flight.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Ponca City, Okla. 1953, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features a map of the first air mail route in New Mexico. Cover is addressed, postmarked Gallup, N. Mex. 1947, and pre-stamped with $.05 air mail postage.

Cachet features a map of the airmail route between Tulsa, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas, with the wording “U.S. Air mail First Flight A.M. 80.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Longview, Texas 1947, and pre-stamped with $.05 air mail postage.

 Cachet features a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge with the wording “U.S. air mail, Phoenix Ariz. Extension am. 4, Oakland & San Francisco California.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Phoenix, Ariz. 1947, and pre- stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp.

Cachet features a picture of the Grand Canyon with the wording “First Flight U.S. Air Mail, Grand Canyon Arizona.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Grand Canyon, Ariz. 1947, and pre-stamped with $.05 air mail postage.

 Cover features an airplane flying over a stage coach, inside a square with a milk can, cheese, a cow, and a pig in each corner, wording reads “U.S. Air mail, first flight, Eau Claire Wisconsin.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Eau Claire, Wis. 1947, and pre-stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp. Back of cover features stamp with wording which reads “First flight A.M. 3 from Eau Claire Wisconsin Norwest Orient Airlines.”

 Plain cover, pre-stamped air mail envelope $.05, canceled with “Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition Station.” Postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947.

Unaddressed, un-canceled postal card, “50th Anniversary- Purchase of the Virgin Islands, U.S. Air Mail $.06.

 Cachet features an eagle perched on the propeller over a mailbag “U.S. Air Mail Stamped Envelope 1847-1947 First Day Cover.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947, and pre-stamped with $.05 air mail postage.

Cachet features an eagle perched on the propeller over a mailbag “U.S. Air Mail Stamped Envelope 1847-1947 First Day Cover.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947, and pre-stamped with $.05 air mail postage.

 Cachet features the wording “First Jet Flight Honolulu-Papeete Non-stop DC- 8 Air France T.A.I.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1961, and stamped with a $.25 Abraham Lincoln air mail stamp.

 Cover with no cachet, stamped with a $.03 and $.05 mail transportation stamps, addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947.

 Cachet features image of plane in flight with the wording “U.S. Air Mail AM 29 First Flight Carlsbad N. Mex.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Carlsbad, N.Mex. 1940, and stamped with two $.03 Luther Burbank stamps.

No cachet, $.05 air mail envelope, hand stamped with words “Delay due to wrecked mail plane January 10, 1930.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Los Angeles 1930.

 Cachet features a picture of the Iowa capitol with a map of the air mail route between Rochester MN, through Iowa, to Omaha/Council Bluffs. Cover is addressed, postmarked Des Moines, Iowa 1949, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp.

Postal card, cachet features the air mail route between Virginia, West Virginia, and South Carolina, with wording “First flight Huntington A.M. 87.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cincinnati, Ohio 1952, (on back), and pre- stamped with $.04 air mail postage.

 Two cachets stamped over one another, one in purple ink, one in blue ink. Cachet features the U.S.S. Macon, with the caption “U.S.S. Macon lighted over Los Angeles homeward bound leaving with fleet. Second cachet reads “U.S.S. Macon in crash while in maneuver with U.S. fleet off Point Sur Calif.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Los Angeles, Calif. 135, stamped with $.01 and $.02 Franklin and Washington stamps.

No cachet. Stamped Seaport Mail British MV ENA K Nassau, Bahamas. Postmarked Miami, FLA 1937, and stamped with $.03 Washington stamp.

 Cachet features wording “Macon Crashes! S.O.S. 5:15 –Feb. 12, 1935. Stamped with two Yosemite National Park, and one Mesa Verde. $04 stamp. Cover is addressed, postmarked Moffett Field, Calif. 1935.

Cachet features image of the U.S.S. Akron over an ocean full of ships, wording reads “Tactical Training Flight U.S.S. Akron Carrying Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Lakehurst N.J. 1932, and stamped with a $.03 and $.05 Olympiad-Los Angeles stamp.

 Cachet features air plane flying over a ship between two mountains, with the wording “First Flight Air Mail International.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Miami FLA 1929, and stamped with a $.02 Vermont Sesquicentennial stamp, a $.09 Jefferson stamp, a $.14 American Indian stamp, and a $.03 unidentified stamp.

Cachet features air plane flying over a ship between two mountains, with the wording “First Flight Air Mail International.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Miami, FLA 1929, and stamped with a $.02 Vermont Sesquicentennial stamp, a $.07 McKinley stamp, a $.10 Columbus presenting Natives, and a $.10 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features air plane flying over a ship between two mountains, with the wording “First Flight Air Mail International.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Miami, FLA 1929, and stamped with a $.05 “Pilgrim Tercentenary” stamp and two $.11 Hayes stamps.

Cachet features a badge with the wording “U.S. Army Aerial Demonstration and Aeronautical Exhibition ‘Daugherty Field’ Long Beach California October 30, 1932, Sponsored by the U.S. Army and Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Long Beach, Calif. 1932, and stamped with six $.1 ½ Harding stamps.

 Cachet features a helicopter in flight with the wording “United States Air Mail Service via Helicopter, first flight A.M. 96, Chicago Area.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Glenview, Ill. 1943, and stamped with a $.03 William Allen White, and a $.03 Indian Centennial stamp.

Cachet features air plane flying over a ship between two mountains, with the wording “First Flight Air Mail International.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Miami, FLA 1929, and stamped with a $.20 ‘Golden Gate’ stamp, a $.02 ‘Lincoln Centennial’ stamp, and a $.05 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features a woman on a surfboard in the ocean, with the words “National Air Mail Week, Huntington Beach, California’s Finest Bathing Beach.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Huntington Beach, Calif. 1938, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp.

No cachet. Stamped with four $.05 ‘International Civil Aeronautics Conference’ stamps. Cover is addressed and postmarked Oakland California.

 Cachet features airplanes flying over Denver, Colorado, with the wording “Denver: America’s Vacationland, Denver Convention & Tourist Bureau, Air Mail Week May 15-21.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Denver, Colo. 1938, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features an airplane and a bison, with the wording “Garden City, Kansas, First Flight A.M. 43, U.S. Air Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Garden City, Kans. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 ‘State Ratify Constitution’ stamp, and a $.03 ‘Constitution Sesquicentennial’ stamp.

Cachet features Nebraska Air mail routes. With the wording “Nation Air Mail Week: May 15th-21st, Hastings Nebraska. Cover is addressed, postmarked Hastings, Nebr. 1938, and stamped with a $.06 air mail stamp.

 Cachet features a woman in Hula garb, with the wording “First Pacific Coast Experimental Flight of Air Mail Shore to Ship January 24, 1931. Curtiss- Wright Flying Service Glendale Calif., Est. 1910, Los Angeles Steamship Company, Los Angeles-Hawaii.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, 1931, and stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp.

Cachet feature an airplane flying over a teepee, with the wording “First Flight, New York-Los Angeles Route, air mail P.OD, C.A.M. 34.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Albuquerque, N. Mex. 1930, and pre-stamped with $.05 air mail postage.

 Cachet reads Women’s national Air Derby, Long Beach to Chicago, Aug. 17- 25 1930. Last All-Night Stop, Royal Airport, Madison, Wis., Aug 24, 1930.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Madison, Wis. 1930, and stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp.

Cachet features lighthouse with the words Airbase, Sunnyvale Calif. Welcome Lieut. Commander E. L. Marshall and party first command in charge.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Sunnyvale, Calif. 1931, and stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp.

 Cachet reads “Visit of 675 first Air Corps, May 12-14, Hensley Field, Dallas, Texas 1931.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Dallas, Texas 1931, and stamped with a $.05 air mail stamp.

Two cachets. One features an airplane flying over a beach, the second features an airplane flying over a ship on the ocean. First cachet features the wording “$.25 trans-Atlantic airmail stamp. San Francisco, to Orient flight.” Second reads “First flight, Honolulu to Manila.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1935, and stamped with two $.25 ‘Trans-Pacific Air Mail’ stamps.

Box 1 Folder1 Envelope:

1. Notable People First day cover commemorating Washington Irving. Cover features portrait of Irving, birth and death dates, and the caption “Washington Irving: Famous American Author.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Tarry Town, N.Y. 1940, and stamped with three Washington Irving $.01 stamps.

First day cover commemorating James Fenimore Cooper. Cover features portrait of Cooper, birth and death dates, and the caption “James Fenimore Cooper: Famous American Author.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cooperstown, N.Y. 1940, and stamped with two James Fenimore Cooper $.01 postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Ralph Waldo Emerson. Cover features a portrait of Emerson, birth and death dates, and the caption “Ralph Waldo Emerson: Famous American Author.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1940, and stamped with a $.01 Ralph Waldo Emerson postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Louisa May Alcott. Cover features a portrait of Alcott, birth and death dates, and the caption “Louisa May Alcott: Famous American Author.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Concord, Mass. 1940, and stamped with a $.05 Louisa May Alcott stamp.

First day cover commemoration Samuel L. Clemens. Cover features a portrait of Clemens, birth and death dates, and the caption “Samuel L. Clemens: Famous American Author.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Hannibal, MO. 1940, and stamped with a $.10 Samuel L. Clemens postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Henry W. Longfellow. Cover features a portrait of Longfellow, birth and death dates, and the caption “Henry W. Longfellow: Famous American Poet.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Portland, Maine 1940, and stamped with three $.01 Henry W. Longfellow postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating John Greenleaf Whittier. Cover features a portrait of Whittier, birth and death dates, and the caption “John Greenleaf Whittier: Famous American Poet.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Haverhill, Mass.1940, and stamped with two $.02 John Greenleaf Whittier postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating James Russell Lowell. Cover features a portrait of Lowell, birth and death dates, and the caption “James Russell Lowell: Famous American Poet.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cambridge, Mass. 1940, and stamped with a $.03 James Russell Lowell postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Walt Whitman. Cover features a portrait of Whitman, birth and death dates, and the caption “Walt Whitman: Famous American Poet.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Camden, N.J. 1940, and stamped with a $.05 Walt Whitman postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating James Whitcomb Riley. Cover features a portrait of Reilly, birth and death dates, and the caption “James Whitcomb Reilly: Famous American Poet.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Greenfield, Ind. 1940, and stamped with a $.10 James Whitcomb Reilly postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Horace Mann. Cover features a portrait of Mann, birth and death dates, and the caption “Horace Mann: Famous American Educator.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1940, and stamped with three $.01 Horace Mann postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Mark Hopkins. Cover features a portrait of Hopkins, birth and death dates, and the caption “Mark Hopkins: Famous American Educator.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Williamstown, Mass. 1940, and stamped with two $.02 Mark Hopkins postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Charles W. Eliot. Cover features a portrait of Eliot, birth and death dates, and the caption “Charles W. Eliot, Famous American Educator.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cambridge, Mass.1940, and stamped with a $.03 Charles W. Eliot postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Francis E. Willard. Cover features a portrait of Willard, birth and death dates, and the caption “Frances E. Willard: Famous American Educator.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Evanston, Ill. 1940, and stamped with a $.05 Frances E. Willard postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Booker T. Washington. Cover features a portrait of Washington, birth and death dates, and the caption “Booker T. Washington: Famous American Educator.” Cover is addressed, postmarked the Tuskegee Institute, Ala.1940, and stamped with a $.10 Booker T. Washington postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating John James Audubon. Cover features portrait of Audubon, birth and death dates, and the caption “John James Audubon: Famous American Scientist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Francisville, LA 1940, and stamped with three $.01 John James Audubon postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Crawford W. Long. Cover features portrait of Long, birth and death dates, and the caption “Crawford W. Long: Famous American Scientist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Jefferson, GA. 1940, and stamped with two $.02 Crawford W. Long postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Luther Burbank. Cover features portrait of Burbank, birth and death dates, and the caption “Luther Burbank: Famous American Scientist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Santa Rosa, Calif. 1940, and stamped with a $.03 Luther Burbank postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Walter Reed. Cover features a portrait of Reed, birth and death dates, and the caption “Walter Reed: Famous American Scientist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1940, and stamped with a $.05 Walter Reed postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Jane Addams. Cover features portrait of Addams, birth and death dates, and the caption “Jane Addams: Famous American Scientist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1940, and stamped with a $.10 Jane Addams postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Stephen Collins Foster. Cover features a portrait of Foster, birth and death dates, and the caption “Stephen Collins Foster: Famous American Composer.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Bardstown, KY. 1940, and stamped with three Stephen Collins Foster postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating John Philip Sousa. Cover features a portrait of Sousa, birth and death dates, and the caption “John Philip Sousa: Famous American Composer.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1940, and stamped with two $.02 John Philip Sousa postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Victor Herbert. Cover features a portrait of Herbert, birth and death dates, and the caption “Victor Herbert: Famous American Composer.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1940, and stamped with a $.03 Victor Herbert postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Edward A. MacDowell. Cover features a portrait of MacDowell, birth and death dates, and the caption “Edward A. MacDowell: Famous American Composer.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Peterborough, N.H. 1940, and stamped with a $.05 Edward A. MacDowell postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Ethelbert Nevia. Cover features a portrait of Nevia, birth and death dates, and the caption “Ethelbert Nevia: Famous American Composer.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pittsburgh, PA. 1940, and stamped with a $.10 Ethelbert Nevia postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Gilbert Charles Stuart. Cover features a portrait of Stuart, birth and death dates, and the caption “Gilbert Charles Stuart: Famous American Artist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Narragansett, R.I. 1940, and stamped with three $.01 Gilbert Charles Stuart postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating James A. M. Whistler. Cover features a portrait of Whistler, birth and death dates, and the caption “James A. M. Whistler: Famous American Artist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Lowell, Mass. 1940, and stamped with two James A.M. Whistler postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Augustus Saint Gaudens. Cover features portrait of Gaudens, birth and death dates, and the caption “Augustus Saint Gaudens: Famous American Artist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1940, and stamped with a $.03 Augustus Saint Gaudens postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Daniel Chester French. Cover features portrait of French, birth and death dates, and the caption “Daniel Chester French: Famous American Artist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Stockbridge, Mass. 1940, and stamped with $.05 Daniel Chester French postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Frederic Remington. Cover features portrait of Remington, birth and death dates, and the caption “Frederic Remington: Famous American Artist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Canton, N.Y. 1940, and stamped with a $.10 Frederic Remington.

First day cover commemorating Eli Whitney. Cover features portrait of Eli Whitney, birth and death dates, with the caption “Eli Whitney: Famous American Inventor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Savannah, GA. 1940, and stamped with three $.01 Eli Whitney postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Samuel F.B. Morse. Cover features portrait of Morse, birth and death dates, and the caption “Samuel F. B. Morse: Famous American Inventor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1940, and stamped with two $.02 Samuel F. B. Morse postage stamps.”

First day cover commemorating Cyrus H. McCormick. Cover features portrait of McCormick, birth and death dates, and the caption “Cyrus H. McCormick: Famous American Inventor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Lexington, VA.1940, and stamped with a $.03 Cyrus H. McCormick stamp.

First day cover commemorating Elias Howe. Cover features portrait of Howe, birth and death dates, and the caption “Elias Howe: Famous American Inventor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Spencer, Mass. 1940, and stamped with a $.05 Elias Howe postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Alexander G. Bell. Cover features portrait of Bell, birth and death dates, and the caption “Alexander G. Bell: Famous American Inventor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1940, and stamped with a $.10 Alexander Graham Bell postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Alfred E. Smith. Cover features picture of Smith speaking at microphone, birth and death dates, and the caption “Born in New York City He Rose From Humble Circumstances to Become Governor of His Native State Serving Four Terms.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1940, and stamped with a $.03 Alfred E. Smith postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Alfred E. Smith. Cover features picture of Smith speaking at microphone, birth and death dates, and the caption “Born in New York City, He Rose From Humble Circumstances to Become Governor of His Native State Serving Four Terms.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1945, and stamped with a $.03 Alfred E. Smith postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Thomas A. Edison. Cover features photo of Edison, illustrations of a phonograph cylinder, the Thomas Edison Memorial Tower, and the wording “100th Anniversary Thomas A. Edison 1847-1947,” and “Inventor of the first incandescent electric lamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Milan, Ohio 1945, and stamped with a $.03 Thomas A. Edison postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Thomas A. Edison. Cover features photo of Edison, illustrations of a phonograph cylinder, the Thomas Edison Memorial Tower, and the wording “100th Anniversary Thomas A. Edison 1847-1947,” and “Inventor of the first incandescent electric lamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Milan, Ohio, and stamped with four $.03 Thomas A. Edison postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Joseph Pulitzer. Cover features portrait of Pulitzer, illustrations of books and a newspaper, and the wording “100th Anniversary Joseph Pulitzer 1847-1947” and “Journalist, Publisher, and Founder, of Pulitzer Prizes.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947, and stamped with a $.03 Joseph Pulitzer postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Dr. George Washington Carver. Cover features a portrait of Carver, illustrations of chemistry equipment, a cotton boll, Carver’s first laboratory, and the wording “Honoring Dr. George Washington Carver 1864- 1943, Scientist, Director of Research at Tuskegee Institute.” Cover is addressed, postmarked the Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Dr. George Washington Carver postage stamp.

First day cover featuring Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Cover features portrait of Stanton, illustration of a suffrage meeting, and the wording “Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Founder of Woman’s Rights Movement. Commemorating 100 years of progress by the women of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seneca Falls, N.Y. 1948, and stamped with four $.03 “100 year of progress of Women” stamps.

First day cover honoring William Allen White. Cover features portrait of White with illustrated newspaper in the background, illustrations of books and a lamp, and the wording “William Allen White, Author and Publisher of the Emporia Gazette, Founder and Head of the Committee to defend America by Aiding the Allies, 1940.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Emporia, Kans. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 William Allen White postage stamp.

First day cover honoring William Allen White. Cover features portrait of White with illustrated newspaper in the background, illustrations of books and a lamp, and the wording “William Allen White, Author and Publisher of the Emporia Gazette, Founder and Head of the Committee to defend America by Aiding the Allies, 1940.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Emporia Kans. 1948, and stamped with four $.03 William Allen White postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Francis Scott Key. Cover features illustration of Key, an illustration of the prisoner exchange that inspired the “Star Spangled Banner”, musical notes and the words of the beginning of the song, and the wording “Francis Scott Key, Author of Our Nation Anthem.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Frederick, M.D. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Francis Scott Key postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Harlan Fiske Stone. Cover features illustration of Stone, illustration of the U.S. Supreme Court, a ledger with quill, and the wording “Harlan Fiske Stone, 1872-1946. United States Jurist Born October 11, 1878 at Chesterfield N.H.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chesterfield N.H. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Harlan, Fiske Stone postage stamp.

2. Notable People First day cover honoring Clara Barton. Cover features illustration of Barton, an illustration of a Nurse helping on a battle field, and the caption “Clara Barton: Founder of the Red Cross,” “The Angel of the Battlefield.” Cover is addressed, postmarked, Oxford, Mass. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Clara Barton postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Clara Barton. Cover features illustration of Barton, an illustration of a Nurse helping on a battle field, and the caption “Clara Barton: Founder of the Red Cross,” “The Angel of the Battlefield.” Cover is addressed, postmarked, Oxford, Mass.1948, and stamped with four $.03 Clara Barton postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Juliette Low. Cover features portrait of Low, illustration of Low speaking to a group of girls, and the caption “Juliette Low: Founder and organizer of girl scouting in America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Savannah, GA. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Juliette Gordon Low postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Will Rogers. Cover features a photo of Rogers, an illustration of the Will Rogers Memorial, the quote “I never met a man I didn’t like,” and the caption “The Will Rogers Memorial Claremore, Oklahoma, Built by the People of the State of Oklahoma in Tribute to Will Rogers, Native Son and World Citizen.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Claremore, OK 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Will Rogers postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Moina Michael. Cover features a portrait of Michael, a row of crosses with poppies, and the caption “Moina Michael, the Poppy Lady. Originator of the Flanders Field Memorial Poppy.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Athens, GA. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Moina Michael postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Joel Chandler Harris. Cover features a portrait of Harris, with background illustrations of Uncle Remus and Br’er Rabbit, “Uncle Remus’s The Home Magazine,” and the caption “Joel Chandler Harris, 1848-1948, His Writing Embodied The Folklore, Life, And Character of the Plantation.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Eaton, GA 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Joel Chandler Harries postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating 100 years of Edgar Allan Poe. Cover features a portrait of Poe, an illustration of his cottage in New York City, an illustrations of a raven and a book, with the caption “Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the death Edgar Allan Poe, 1849-1949.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Richmond, VA 1949, and stamped with a $.03 Edgar Allan Poe postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Edgar Allen Poe. Cover features a portrait of Poe with bookends and inkwell and the caption “Commemorating the Century of the Death of Edgar Allan Poe, 1849-American Poet-1949.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Richmond, VA 1949, and stamped with four $.03 Edgar Allan Poe postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Samuel Gompers. Cover features a portrait of Samuel Gompers, an AFL demonstration, and the caption “One hundredth Birthday Anniversary Samuel Gompers Former Labor Leader 1850-1950. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1950, and stamped a $.03 Samuel Gompers postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Betsy Ross. Cover features an illustration of Betsy Ross making the first American flag, an illustration of the flag outside a house, and the caption “200th Anniversary of the birth of Betsy Ross.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1952, and stamped with a $.03 Birth of Betsy Ross postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Matthew Calbraith Perry’s negotiations with Japan. Cover features a portrait of Perry and a ship at sea with the caption “100th Anniversary of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry’s Negotiations with Japan 1853-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1953, and stamped with a $.05 Centennial Opening of Japan postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th birthday of George Eastman. Cover features a photo of Eastman, an illustration of the Eastman House, an illustration of the birthplace of George Eastman, and the caption “100th Birthday Anniversary of George Eastman 1854-1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Rochester, N.Y. 1954, and stamped with a $.03 George Eastman postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th birthday of George Eastman. Cover features a photo of Eastman, an illustration of the Eastman House of Photography, and the caption “Honoring George Eastman 1854-1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Rochester, N.Y. 1954, and stamped with four $.03 George Eastman postage stamps.

First day cover honoring John Marshall. Cover features a portrait of Marshall, illustrations scales and a book, and the caption “John Marshall: Patriot, Statesman, Chief Justice, U.S. Supreme Court 1801-1835. $.40 Regular Postage Series of 1954-56.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Richmond, VA 1955, and stamped with four $.40 John Marshall postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th birthday of Andrew W. Mellon. Cover features a portrait of Mellon, an illustration of Pittsburgh PA, steel and oil industrial sites, and the caption “100th Birthday Anniversary Andrew W. Mellon 1855-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1955, stamped with a $.03 Andrew W. Mellon postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Andrew W. Mellon. Cover features an illustration of Andrew W. Mellon with the caption “Andrew W. Mellon 1855-1937. Financier- Industrialist, Philanthropist, and Patron of the Arts, Secretary of the Treasury.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1955, and stamped with four $.03 Andrew Mellon postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 250th birthday anniversary of Benjamin Franklin. Cover features illustration of Franklin and an illustration of Franklin’s birthplace. Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Benjamin Franklin postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Benjamin Franklin. Cover features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, an illustration of Benjamin Franklin flying kite, and the caption “Commemorating the 250th of the birth of Benjamin Franklin: Patriot, Diplomat, Scientist, First Postmaster General.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1956, and stamped with four Benjamin Franklin postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Booker T. Washington. Cover features a portrait of Booker T. Washington, an illustration of Washington speaking to an assembly, and the caption “Centennial Booker T. Washington 1856-1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Booker Washington Birthplace, VA. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Centennial Booker T. Washington postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Booker T. Washington. Cover features statue of Washington entitled “Lifting the Veil”, with the caption “He lifted the veil of ignorance from his peopled and pointed the way to progress. 100th Anniversary 1856-1956, of the birth of Booker T. Washington, Educator and Founder of Tuskegee Institute.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Booker T. Washington Birthplace, VA 1956, and stamped with four $.03 Centennial of Booker T. Washington postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Dr. Harvey W. Wiley. Cover features portrait of Wiley, two seals commemorating “The 50th Anniversary of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Laws. A half century of progress, Industry consumers Government in cooperation. A healthy nation is a strong nation,” and the caption “Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, Father of the Pure Food and Drug Acts.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 50th Anniversary of Pure Food and Drug Laws postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Dr. Harvey W. Wiley. Cover features portrait of Wiley, two seals commemorating “The 50th Anniversary of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Laws. A half century of progress, Industry consumers Government in cooperation. A healthy nation is a strong nation,” and the caption “Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, Father of the Pure Food and Drug Acts.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1956, and stamped with four $.03 ‘50th Anniversary of Pure Food and Drug Laws’ postage stamps.

3. Notable People First day cover honoring Alexander Hamilton. Cover features a portrait of Hamilton in his office, an illustration of Hamilton’s Home, and the caption “Alexander Hamilton, Bicentennial 1757-1957, Soldier, Lawyer, Statesman, First secretary of the Treasury.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York N.Y. 1957, and stamped with four $.03 Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial stamps.

First day cover honoring Ramon Magsaysay. Cover features portrait of Magsaysay, a map of the Philippines, and the caption “Champion of Liberty Ramon Magsaysay President of the Philippines 193-57.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1957, and stamped with a $.08 “Champion of Liberty,” postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Ramon Magsaysay. Cover features photo of Magsaysay at desk with caption “Honoring Ramon Magsaysay 1907-1957. Champion of Liberty. President of the Philippine Republic. Elected Nov. 1953-Died March 1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1957, and stamped with four $.08 ‘Champion of Liberty postage stamps’.

First day cover honoring the Marquis de Lafayette. Cover features a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette and the caption “200th Anniversary of Lafayette. Born in Auvergne, France 1757-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fayetteville N.C. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Lafayette postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Marquis de Lafayette. Cover features a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette and the caption “200th Anniversary of Lafayette. Born in Auvergne, France 1757-1957.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Fayetteville, N.C. 1957, and stamped with four $.03 Lafayette postage stamps with selvage and plate numbers.

First day cover honoring the Marquis de Lafayette. Cover features a portrait of Lafayette in profile, an illustration of Chateau-Chavaniac, birthplace of Lafayette, and the caption “200th Anniversary of the birth of Marquis de Lafayette.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Louisville, KY 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Marquis de Lafayette postage stamp.

First day commemorating “Lafayette Day.” Cover features portrait of Lafayette in profile, an illustration of the Kentucky Fair Exposition Center, and the caption “Lafayette Day, Kentucky State Fair, September 6-15, 1957.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Louisville, KY 1957, and stamped with four $.03 Marquis de Lafayette postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Marquis de Lafayette. Cover features a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette and the caption “200th Anniversary of Lafayette. Born in Auvergne, France 1757-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fayetteville, N.C. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Lafayette postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Marquis de Lafayette. Cover features a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette and the caption “200th Anniversary of Lafayette. Born in Auvergne, France 1757-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fayetteville, N.C. 1957, and stamped with four $.03 Lafayette postage stamps.

First day cover commemoration Paul Revere. Cover features portrait of Revere, an illustration of Paul Revere’s ride, and the caption “Paul Revere: Patriot and Silversmith.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1958, stamped with a $.25 Paul Revere stamp, with hand stamp of the Old North Church.

First day cover commemorating Paul Revere’s ride. Cover features an illustration of Paul Revere’s Ride, Revere on horse with the Old North Church in the background, with an inset portrait of Revere, and the caption “Paul Revere: Patriot and Revolutionary Leader. $.25 Regular postage series of 1954-58.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1958, and stamped with four $.25 Paul Revere postage stamps, with Old North Church hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Simon Bolivar. Cover features image of Bolivar, a map of the South American continent, and the caption “Champion of Liberty: Simon Bolivar, Soldier and Statesman. Caracas, Venezuela 1783-1830.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1958, and stamped with a $.04 Simon Bolivar Champion of Liberty postage stamp, with Bolivar on horse hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Simon Bolivar. Cover features portrait of Bolivar, an illustration of Bolivar astride a horse, and the caption “Simon Bolivar ‘The Liberator.’ Born in Caracas, Venezuela. Honoring Simon Bolivar 1783-1830 Champion of Liberty.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1958, and stamped with four $.04 ‘Simon Bolivar, Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Simon Bolivar. Cover features image of Bolivar, a map of the South American continent, and the caption “Champion of Liberty: Simon Bolivar, Soldier and Statesman. Caracas, Venezuela 1783-1830.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1958, and stamped with a $.08 Simon Bolivar Champion of Liberty postage stamp, with Bolivar on horse hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Simon Bolivar. Cover features illustration of statue of Bolivar, with sea port in the background, and caption “Simon Bolivar, ‘The Liberator,’ Born in Caracas, Venezuela. Honoring Simon Bolivar: Born July 24, 1783, Died Dec. 17, 1830. Champion of Liberty.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1958, and stamped with four $.08 ‘Simon Bolivar Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps.

First day honoring Lajos Kossuth. Cover features portrait Kossuth, a map of Hungary, and the caption “Champion of Liberty: Lajos Kossuth, Hungarian Statesman, 1802-1894.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1958, and stamped with a $.04 ‘Lajos Kossuth Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp, with Hungarian coat of arms hand stamp.

First day honoring Lajos Kossuth. Cover features portrait Kossuth, a map of Hungary, and the caption “Champion of Liberty: Lajos Kossuth, Hungarian Statesman, 1802-1894.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1958, and stamped with a $.08 ‘Lajos Kossuth Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp, with Hungarian coat of arms hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Lajos Kossuth. Cover features illustration of Kossuth with eagle atop two crossed swords, the word “Liberty” beneath, and the caption “Honoring Lajos Kossuth, Champion of Liberty 1802-1894.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C.1958, and stamped with four $.08 ‘Lajos Kossuth Champion of Liberty” stamps.

First day cover honoring Lajos Kossuth. Cover features portrait of Kossuth standing next to a table with a scroll in hand with the caption “Lajos Kossuth: Hungarian Statesman, Leader of the Revolution of 1848,” and “Honoring Lajos Kossuth Champion of Liberty 1802-1894.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1958, and stamped with four $.04 ‘Lajos Kossuth Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Noah Webster. Cover features illustration of Webster seated at desk with letter in hand and books to the side, with caption ‘$.04 Noah Webster ‘Famous American’.” Cover is addressed, postmarked West Hartford, Conn. 1958, and stamped with a $.04 Noah Webster postage stamp. Features ‘N Webster’ open book hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Noah Webster. Cover features a portrait in profile of Webster, an illustration of Webster’s Dictionary, and the caption “Noah Webster Creator of the American Dictionary of the English Language,” and “1758-1958, 200th Anniversary of Noah Webster.” Cover is addressed, postmarked West Hartford Conn., 1958, and stamped with four $.04 Noah Webster postage stamps. Feature ‘N Webster’ open book hand stamp.

First day cover honoring John Jay. Cover features illustration of Jay, an illustration of the ‘Lady Justice’ statue, and the caption “John Jay: First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1958, and stamped with a $.15 John Jay postage stamp.

First day cover honoring John Jay. Cover features a portrait of Jay seated at a desk in a office, an illustration of a lawyer arguing a case before the Supreme Court, and the caption “1745-1829, John Jay: Patriot, Statesman, First Chief Justice of United States Supreme Court. $.15 Regular Postage Series of 1954-58.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1958, and stamped with four $.15 John Jay postage stamps. Features Supreme Court hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Jose de San Martin. Cover features an illustration of Martin, a map of South America, and the caption “Champion of Liberty Jose de San Martin, Hero of the Andes.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with a $.04 ‘Jose de San Martin Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp. Features Jose de San Martin statue hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Jose de San Martin. Cover features a portrait of San Martin in military uniform standing amidst mountains, and the caption “Honoring Jose de San Martin: Champion of Liberty 1778-1850.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with four $.04 ‘Jose de San Martin’ postage stamps. Feature Jose de San Martin statue hand stamp.

First day cover Jose de San Martin. Cover features an illustration of Martin, a map of South America, and the caption “Champion of Liberty Jose de San Martin, Hero of the Andes.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a $.08 ‘Jose de San Martin Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp. Features Jose de San Martin statue hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Jose de San Martin. Cover features a portrait of San Martin in military uniform, an illustration of the South American continent, and the caption “Jose de San Martin: His genius gave freedom to Argentina, Chile, Peru. Honoring Jose de San Martin, Champion of Liberty 1778-1850.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with four $.08 ‘Jose de San Martin Champion of Liberty’ stamps.

4. Notable People First day cover honoring Ernst Reuter. Cover features image of Reuter, a map of Germany marking Berlin, and the caption “Champion of Liberty Ernst Reuter, Mayor of Berlin 1947-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with a $.04 ‘Ernst Reuter Champion of Liberty” postage stamp. Cover features a German Coat of Arms hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Ernst Reuter. Cover features portrait of Reuter, an illustration of an airplane in flight, and the caption “honoring Ernst Reuter, Champion of Liberty, Mayor of Berlin 1947-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with four $.04 ‘Ernst Reuter Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Ernst Reuter. Cover features image of Reuter, a map of Germany marking Berlin, and the caption “Champion of Liberty Ernst Reuter, Mayor of Berlin 1947-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with a $.08 ‘Ernst Reuter Champion of Liberty” postage stamp. Cover features a German Coat of Arms hand stamp.

First day cover honoring Ernst Reuter. Cover features a photo of Reuter on airplane steps, an illustration of the Berlin Radio tower, and the caption “Honoring Ernst Reuter, Champion of Liberty, Mayor of Berlin 1947-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with four $.08 ‘Ernst Reuter Champion of Liberty’ stamps.

First day cover honoring Dr. Ephraim McDowell. Cover features image of McDowell, an illustration of the house where Dr. McDowell performed the first successful abdominal operation, and the caption “Dr. Ephraim McDowell, 150th Anniversary of the first successful abdominal operation.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Danville, KY 1959, and stamped with a $.04 Ephraim McDowell postage stamp. Features hand stamp of McDowell’s house and office.

First day cover honoring Dr. Ephraim McDowell. Cover features small portrait of McDowell and small illustration of his home and office, and the caption “Honoring Dr. Ephraim McDowell Who Performed The First Successful Abdominal Operation To Be Recorded Anywhere At Danville, Kentucky in 1809.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Danville, KY 1959, and stamped with four $.04 Ephraim McDowell postage stamps. Feature hand stamp of McDowell’s home and office building.

First day cover honoring Thomas G. Masaryk. Cover features portrait of Masaryk, a scroll with the words “The Founder And First President Of Czechoslovakia Republic,” and the caption “Champion of Liberty Thomas G. Masaryk: Patriot and Philosopher.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 ‘Thomas G. Masaryk Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp. Features a hand stamp of the Prague skyline with the words ‘Truth Prevails’.

First day cover honoring Thomas G. Masaryk. Cover features photo of Masaryk with quote in Czech “endure to the end”, and the caption “Honoring Thomas G. Masaryk, Founder, First President of Czechoslovakia, Champion of Freedom.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with four $.04 ‘Thomas G. Masaryk Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Thomas G. Masaryk. Cover features portrait of Masaryk, a scroll with the words “The Founder And First President Of Czechoslovakia Republic,” and the caption “Champion of Liberty Thomas G. Masaryk: Patriot and Philosopher.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.08 ‘Thomas G. Masaryk Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp. Features a hand stamp of the Prague skyline with the words ‘Truth Prevails’.

First day cover honoring Thomas G. Masaryk. Cover features a photo of Masaryk reading the Czech Declaration of Independence, an illustration of Independence Hall in Pennsylvania, and the caption “Thomas G. Masaryk, First President of the Czechoslovak Nation, Reading the Czech’s Declaration of Independence, Independence Square, Philadelphia, PA, on October 26, 1918,” and “Honoring Thomas G. Masaryk Champion of Liberty.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with four $.08 ‘Thomas G. Masaryk Champion of Freedom’ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Ignace Jan Paderewski. Cover features portrait of Paderewski, a map of Poland, and the caption: Champion of Liberty Ignace Jan Paderewski: Statesman-Composer, Pianist, 1860-1941. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 ‘Ignace Jan Paderewski Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp. Features hand stamp depicting the Town Hall in Krakow, Poland.

First day cover honoring Ignace Jan Paderewski. Cover features a portrait of Paderewski in neckerchief, an illustration of a piano keyboard, and the caption “Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Statesman, patriot, world famous pianist,” and “Honoring Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Champion of Liberty 1860-1941.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with four $.04 Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Champion of Liberty” postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Ignace Jan Paderewski. Cover features portrait of Paderewski, a map of Poland, and the caption: Champion of Liberty Ignace Jan Paderewski: Statesman-Composer, Pianist, 1860-1941. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. and stamped with a $.08 ‘Ignace Jan Paderewski Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp. Features hand stamp depicting the Town Hall in Krakow, Poland.

First day cover honoring Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Cover features a portrait of Paderewski in profile, an illustration of a statesman speaking before an assembly, with the caption “Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Statesman, Artist, World Famous Pianist,” and “Honoring Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Champion of Liberty, 1860- 1941.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with four $.08 ‘Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1960, Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp depicting the town hall in Krakow, Poland.

First day cover honoring Robert A. Taft. Cover features portrait of Taft and the caption “A tribute to Robert A. Taft, United States senator from Ohio.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cincinnati, Ohio 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Robert A. Taft postage stamp. Cover features hand stamp depicting the Robert A. Taft memorial.

First day cover honoring Robert A. Taft. Cover features photo portrait of Taft, an illustration of the Robert A. Taft memorial, and the caption “Robert A. Taft: Statesman, Congressional Leader, Outstanding American 1889-1953,” and “Honoring Robert A. Taft.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cincinnati, Ohio 1960, and stamped with four $.04 Robert A. Taft postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp depicting the Robert A. Taft memorial.

First day cover honoring Gustaf Mannerheim. Cover features portrait of Mannerheim, a map of Finland, and the caption “Champion of Liberty Gustaf Mannerheim, Liberator of Finland 1867-1951.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with $.04 ‘Gustaf Mannerheim Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp depicting Mannerheim riding a horse.

First day cover honoring Marshal Mannerheim. Cover features photo portrait of Mannerheim and the caption “Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim” and “Honoring Marshal Mannerheim, 1867-1951, Champion of Liberty, Supreme commander of the Finnish Army, President of the Republic.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with four $.04 ‘Gustaf Mannerheim Champion of Liberty” postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp depicting Mannerheim riding a horse.

First day cover honoring Gustaf Mannerheim. Cover features portrait of Mannerheim, a map of Finland, and the caption “Champion of Liberty Gustaf Mannerheim, Liberator of Finland 1867-1951.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with $.08 ‘Gustaf Mannerheim Champion of Liberty’ postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp depicting Mannerheim riding a horse.

First day cover honoring Gustaf Mannerheim. Cover features Mannerheim in uniform, standing at a map table; an illustration of cross country skiers in a forest, and the caption “ Honoring Marshal Mannerheim 1867-1951, Champion of Liberty, Supreme Commander of the Finnish Army, President of the Republic.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, stamped with four $.08 ‘Gustaf Mannerheim Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps, and a hand stamp depicting Mannerheim riding a horse.

First day cover honoring Giuseppe Garibaldi. Cover features portrait of Garibaldi, a map of Italy, and the caption “Champion of Liberty, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian Patriot, 1807-1882.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 ‘Giuseppe Garibaldi Champion of Liberty” postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Giuseppe Garibaldi. Cover features photo portrait of Garibaldi standing in uniform, an illustration of two crossed swords, and the captions “Giuseppe Garibaldi: Libertanon traduce i votenti,” and “Honoring Giuseppe Garibaldi Champion of Liberty 1807-1882.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with four $.04 ‘Giuseppe Garibaldi Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Giuseppe Garibaldi. Cover features portrait of Garibaldi, a map of Italy, and the caption “Champion of Liberty, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian Patriot, 1807-1882.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.08 ‘Giuseppe Garibaldi Champion of Liberty” postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Giuseppe Garibaldi. Cover features portrait of Garibaldi ‘in old age’, a illustration of the chapel of Saint Maria De Porto Salvo, and the caption “Honoring Giuseppe Garibaldi Champion of Liberty.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with four $.08 ‘Giuseppe Garibaldi Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Walter F. George. Cover features a portrait of George with the caption: “A tribute to Walter F. George, United States senator from Georgia.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Vienna, GA 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Walter F. George postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp of the United States capitol dome.

First day cover honoring Walter F. George. Cover features a photo portrait of George speaking and gesturing, an illustration of the U.S. capitol, and the caption “Honoring Walter F. George 1878-1957: Distinguished statesman, 34 years a senator, representing the state of Georgia.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Vienna, GA 1960, and stamped with four $.04 Walter F. George postage stamps. Cover features the U.S. capitol dome.

First day cover honoring Andrew Carnegie. Cover features portrait of Carnegie, an illustration of a steel mill, a set of books on a desk, and the caption “Andrew Carnegie: Steelmaster and philanthropist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Andrew Carnegie postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp depicting an olive branch and the words: peace, freedom, and justice.

First day cover honoring Andrew Carnegie. Cover features a portrait of Carnegie, an illustration of his birthplace in Dunfermline, Scotland, and the caption “Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the birth of Andrew Carnegie: Philanthropist-Industrialist. 50th Anniversary of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1960, and stamped with four $.04 Andrew Carnegie postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp depicting an olive branch and the words: peace, freedom, and justice.

First day cover honoring John Foster Dulles. An Artmaster cover featuring a portrait of Dulles and the caption “A tribute to John Foster Dulles, United States Secretary of State.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 John Foster Dulles postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp with the words “Peace with Justice.”

5. Notable People First day cover honoring John Foster Dulles. An Artcraft cover featuring a portrait of John Foster Dulles surrounded by laurels, with the caption “John Foster Dulles 1888-1959. Secretary of State, Brilliant International Lawyer, Patriotic American.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with four $.04 John Foster Dulles postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp with the words “Peace with Justice.”

First day cover honoring Mahatma Gandhi. Cover features portrait of Gandhi, map of India, and the caption “Champion of Liberty Mahatma Gandhi, Hindu Nationalist Leader, 1869-1948.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 “Mahatma Gandhi Champion of Liberty” postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Mahatma Gandhi. Cover features a portrait of Gandhi, an illustration of a mosque, and the caption “Honoring Mahatma Gandhi. ‘I refuse to live in other people’s houses as an interloper, a beggar, or a slave.’ Champion of liberty 1869-1948.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, and stamped with four $.04 “Mahatma Gandhi Champion of Liberty” postage stamps. Cover features a hand stamp of Gandhi’s spinning wheel and the words “from darkness to light.”

First day cover honoring Mahatma Gandhi. Cover features portrait of Gandhi, map of India, and the caption “Champion of Liberty Mahatma Gandhi, Hindu Nationalist Leader, 1869-1948.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, and stamped with a $.08 “Mahatma Gandhi Champion of Liberty” postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp of Gandhi’s spinning wheel and the words “from darkness to light.”

First day cover honoring Mahatma Gandhi. Cover features photo portrait of Gandhi, an illustration of the Taj Mahal, the caption “Freedom is the gift of God- the right of every nation,” and “Honoring Mahatma Gandhi, Champion of Liberty. 1869-1948.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, and stamped with four $.08 ‘Mahatma Gandhi Champion of Liberty’ postage stamps. Cover features a hand stamp of Gandhi’s spinning wheel and the words “from darkness to light.”

First day cover honoring Horace Greeley. Cover features a portrait of Greeley, an illustration of an inkwell and newspaper, and the caption “Horace Greeley American journalist and statesman, 1811-1872.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chappaqua, N.Y. 1961, and stamped with a$.04 Horace Greeley postage stamp. Cover features ink stamp of a statue of Horace Greeley.

First day cover honoring Horace Greeley. Cover features portrait of Greeley, an illustration of a Conestoga wagon, and the caption “Go West young man, go West,” and “150th Anniversary Horace Greeley, American Journalist and Statesman.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chappaqua N.Y. 1961, and stamped with four $.04 Horace Greeley postage stamps. Cover features ink stamp of a statue of Horace Greeley.

First day cover honoring George W. Norris. Cover features portrait of Norris, an illustration of Norris’s birthplace, and the caption “One hundredth birth anniversary of George W. Norris, senator of Nebraska 1861-1944.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, and stamped with a $.04 George W. Norris postage stamp. Cover features an ink stamp of the Nebraska State Seal.

First day cover honoring George W. Norris. Cover features portrait of Norris seated in a chair, an illustration of the U.S. Capitol, and the caption “100th Anniversary of the birth of George W. Norris, Distinguished statesman and senator from Nebraska 1861-1961.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, and stamped with four $.04 George W. Norris postage stamps. Cover features ink stamp of the Great Seal of the State of Nebraska.

First day cover honoring Frederic Remington. Cover features portrait of Remington, scene of Remington point a man on a bucking bronco, and the caption “100th birthday anniversary, Frederic Remington, 1861-1909, artist, sculptor and author.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, and stamped with a $.04 ‘Frederic Remington Artist of the West’ postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. Cover features portrait of Dr. Sun Yat- Sen, an illustration of a Chinese marketplace, and the caption “50th Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Founder of the Chinese Republic.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, and stamped with a $.04 Sun Yat Sen postage stamp. Cover features an ink stamp of a Chinese plum blossom.

First day cover honoring James A. Naismith. Cover features portrait of Naismith holding a basketball, an illustration of players at a basketball hoop, and the caption "James A. Naismith: One Hundredth Anniversary 1861-1961 and Seventieth Anniversary of Basketball 1891-191.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Springfield Mass. 1961, and stamped with a $.04 Naismith 1861-1961 postage stamp.

First day cover honoring General John J. Pershing. Cover features a portrait of Pershing and the caption “Honoring General John J. Pershing.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York N.Y. 1961, and stamped with a $.08 John J. Pershing postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Charles Evans Hughes. Cover features a portrait of Hughes, an illustration of the U.S. Supreme Court building, and the caption “Centenary of the birth of Charles Evans Hughes: Governor – Secretary of State Chief Justice, 1862-1962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, and stamped with $.04 Charles Evans Hughes postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Senator Brien McMahon. Cover features a portrait of McMahon, an atomic symbol, and the caption “honoring the late Senator Brien McMahon 1903-1952, ‘Father of our national nuclear policy.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Norwalk, Conn. 1961, and stamped with a $.04 Brien McMahon postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Sam Rayburn. Cover features a portrait of Rayburn, an illustration of Rayburn acting as Speaker of the House, and the caption “Honoring the late Sam Rayburn, U.S. Congressman from Texas, 1882-1961.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Bonham, Tex. 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Sam Rayburn postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Dag Hammarskjold. Cover features portrait of Hammarskjöld and the caption “Honoring the late Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary- General United Nations, 1905-1961.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y., and stamped with a $.04 Dag Hammarskjold postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Dag Hammarskjold. Cover features pen and ink portrait of Hammarskjold, and the caption “Dag Hammarskjöld Inversion Error: The Dag Hammarskjöld stamp which was placed on sale October 23, 1962 had an error in the yellow printing. The yellow coloring was inverted and a philatelic rarity occurred. Postmaster General Day ordered a reprinting of the error so that all collectors could share in possession of the curiosa in accordance with his policy of avoiding production of rare or overvalued stamps.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1962, and stamped with an inverted yellow $.04 Dag Hammarskjöld postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Winslow Homer. Cover features a portrait of Homer holding a palette and brushes, a painting by Homer, and the caption “Great American Artist: Winslow Homer.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Gloucester, Mass. 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Winslow Homer postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Cordell Hull. Cover features portrait of Hull, the Great Seal of the United States with the wording “Secretary of State 1933-1934,” and the caption “Cordell Hull: United States Statesman 1871-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Carthage, Tenn. 1962, and stamped with a $.05 Cordell Hull postage stamp.

First day cover honoring John James Audubon. Cover features portrait of Audubon, one of Audubon’s paintings, and the wording “Famous American Artist: John James Audubon 1785-1851.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Henderson, KY 1962. And stamped with a $.05 Audubon American Artist postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Eleanor Roosevelt. Cover features portrait of Roosevelt, illustration of the White House, and the caption “Birthday Anniversary of Eleanor Roosevelt (Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt) U.S. Humanitarian and Diplomat 1884-1962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with $.05 Eleanor Roosevelt postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Sam Houston. Cover features portrait of Houston, an illustration of the Alamo, and the Texas lone star. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Houston, Tex. 1962, and stamped with four $.05 Sam Houston postage stamps with selvage.

First day cover honoring Charles Marion Russell. Cover features portrait of Russell, one of Russell’s paintings, and the caption “Charles Marion Russell: Famous American Artist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Great Falls, Mont. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 C.M. Russell postage stamp.

First day cover honoring John Muir. Cover features portrait of Muir, an illustration of a waterfall in the mountains, and the caption “John Muir 1838- 1914, American naturalist and Writer.” Cover is postmarked Martinez, Calif. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 Muir Conservation postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Mayo brothers. Cover feature portraits of the May brothers, the caduceus, an illustration of a stethoscope, and the caption “Honoring the famous Doctors Mayo, founders of the Mayo clinic-Rochester Minnesota.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Rochester, Minn. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 Brothers Mayo postage stamp.

First day cover honoring William Shakespeare. Cover features portrait of Shakespeare, an illustration of his birthplace, an inkwell and quill, and the caption “Four hundredth birthday anniversary William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright, 1564-1964.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Stratford, Conn.1964, and a $.05 William Shakespeare postage stamp.

6. Notable People First day cover honoring Sam Houston. Cover features portrait of Houston, and the caption “Sam Houston American General and Statesman 1793-1863. Hero of Texas Independence.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Houston, Tex. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 Sam Houston postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Paul Revere. Cover features portrait of Revere, illustration of Revere’s ride past the old North Church, and the caption “Paul Revere, patriot and silversmith. $.25 coil stamp 1965.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Wheaton, MD 1965, and stamped with a $.25 Paul Revere postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Dante Alighieri. Cover features illustration if Dante, an illustration of the “Inferno,” and the caption “700th birthday anniversary of Dante Alighieri Italian poet 1265-1965.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Dante postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Robert Fulton. Cover features portrait of Fulton, an illustration of a crowd watching a steamboat run, and the caption “200th birthday anniversary of Robert Fulton 1765-1965.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Clermont, NY 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Robert Fulton postage stamp.

First day cover honoring John Singleton Copley. Cover features portrait of Copley, an illustration of paintbrushes and paint, and the caption “Famous American artist John Singleton Copley, 1783-1815.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1965, and stamped with a $.05 John Copley postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Adlai Stevenson. Cover features portrait of Stevenson and the caption “Honoring Adlai E. Stevenson, United States Ambassador to the United Nations 1900-1965.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Bloomington, Ill. 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Stevenson postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Albert Einstein. Cover features portrait of Einstein and the caption “Prominent American Series. Albert Einstein: Mathematician, physicist, Nobel Prize Winner, 1879-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Princeton, NJ 1966, and stamped with a $.08 Einstein postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Frank Lloyd Wright. Cover features portrait of Wright and the caption “Prominent American Series. Frank Lloyd Wright: outstanding United States architectural pioneer of the 20th century, 1869-1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Spring Green, WI 1966, and stamped with four $.02 Frank Lloyd Wright postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Johnny Appleseed. Cover features Appleseed planting an apple tree with the caption “American folklore series. Johnny Appleseed, John Chapman, itinerant planter of apple trees.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Leominster, MA 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Johnny Appleseed postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Mary Cassatt. Cover features portrait of Cassatt, one of Cassatt’s paintings, and the caption “Mary Cassatt: Famous American Artist, 1855-1926.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Mary Cassatt American artist postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Henry David Thoreau. Cover features portrait of Thoreau, an illustration of Thoreau at his cabin at Walden Pond, and the caption “150th anniversary of the birth of Henry David Thoreau 1817-1967, American poet, author, naturalist.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Concord, MA 1967, and stamped with a $.05 Thoreau postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Davy Crockett. Cover features image of Crockett with shotgun, the battle at the Alamo in the background, and the caption “American Folklore Series: Davy Crockett, hunter-trapper-soldier, died defending the Alamo March 6, 1836.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Antonio, TX. 1967, and stamped with a$.05 Davy Crockett postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Albert Gallatin. Cover features portrait of Gallatin and the caption “Prominent American Series: Albert Gallatin, American Statesman 1761-1849.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Gallatin, MO 1967, and stamped with a $.01 ¼ Robert Gallatin postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Frederick Douglas. Cover features portrait of Douglass and the caption “Prominent American Series: Frederick Douglass, slave-orator- journalist 1817-1895.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1967, and stamped with a$.25 Frederick Douglass postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Andrew Jackson. Cover features portrait of Jackson and the caption “Prominent American Series: Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States 1767-1845.’ Cover is addressed, postmarked Hermitage, TN 1967, and stamped with a $.10 Andrew Jackson postage stamp.

First day cover honoring John F. Kennedy. Cover features portrait of Kennedy and the caption “Prominent American Series: John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th president of the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Brookline, Mass. 1967, and stamped with a $.13 John F. Kennedy postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Francis Parkman. Cover features portrait of Parkman and the caption “Prominent American Series: Francis Parkman, United States historian 1823-1893.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, MA 1967, and stamped with two $.03 ‘Francis Parkman America Historian’ postage stamps.

Folder 2: Envelope:

1. Presidential Commemoratives First day cover Presidential Series. Cover features the Great Seal of the United States of America and the United State Post Office Seal in red ink. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1939, and stamped with four $.02 ‘United States Postage’ stamps featuring the bust of John Adams, with selvage.

First day cover Presidential Series. Cover features the Great Seal of the United States of America and the United State Post Office Seal in purple ink. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1939, and stamped with four $.02 ‘United States Postage’ stamps featuring the bust of John Adams, with selvage.

First day cover, Presidential Series featuring John Adams. Cover features illustration of the White House, and a portrait of John Adams. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1939, and stamped with a $.02 John Adams postage stamp with selvage.

First day cover, Presidential Series featuring Thomas Jefferson. Cover features illustration of the White House and a portrait of Jefferson. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 Thomas Jefferson postage stamp with selvage.

First day cover commemorating the first inauguration. Cover features portrait of George Washington, illustration of Mt. Vernon, Washington crossing the Delaware, an American flag, and the wording “The 150th Anniversary of the first inauguration, 1789-1939.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 ‘Sesquicentennial of the first inauguration’ postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Cover features portrait of Eisenhower, an illustration of the White House, a bald eagle with the American flag clutched in its talons, and the caption “Inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower 34th president of the united States, January 20th 1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1953, and stamped with a $.03 ‘National Capital Sesquicentennial’ postage stamp.

First day cover honoring James Monroe. Cover features portrait of Monroe, an illustration of a letter and inkwell, and the caption “$.05 Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fredericksburg, VA 1954, and stamped with four $.05 James Monroe postage stamps.

First day cover honoring James Monroe. Cover features portrait of Monroe, an illustration of the White House, and the caption “$.05 Regular postage series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fredericksburg, VA 1954, and stamped with a $.05 Monroe postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Theodore Roosevelt. Cover features portrait of Roosevelt, an illustration of the Spanish American War, and the caption “$.06 Regular Postage Series of 1954-56.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1955, and stamped with four $.06 Theodore Roosevelt postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Theodore Roosevelt. Cover features portrait of Roosevelt, illustration of Roosevelt the ‘Rough Rider’ and the wording “$.06 Regular Postage Series for 1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y., and stamped with a $.06 Theodore Roosevelt postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Woodrow Wilson. Cover features portrait of Wilson, an illustration of the birthplace of Wilson, and the wording “$.07 Regular postage series of 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Staunton, VA. 1955, and stamped with a $.07 Wilson postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Woodrow Wilson. Cover features portrait of Wilson, illustration of the U.S. capitol, and the caption “Woodrow Wilson, 1856-1924, 27th president of the United States, Governor of New Jersey. $.07 Regular postage series of 1954-56.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Staunton, VA 1956, and stamped with four $.07 Woodrow Wilson postage stamps.

First day cover honoring James Buchanan. Cover features portrait of Buchanan, an illustration of his “Wheatland Estate”, and the caption “James Buchanan, commemorating the 100th anniversary of his election as president of the United States, 1856-1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Lancaster, PA 1956, and stamped with four $.03 Wheatland postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Alexander Hamilton. Cover feature portrait of Hamilton, illustration of Federal Hall in New York City, and the caption “200th birthday anniversary of Alexander Hamilton.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Alexander Hamilton bicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemoration Eisenhower’s 2nd inauguration. Cover features portrait of Eisenhower and the wording “2nd Inauguration. Dwight D. Eisenhower, 33rd president, was born at Denison, Texas, Oct. 14, 1890. He was graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1915. His Career as an Officer of the United States Army was climaxed by his service as supreme commander of the allied expeditionary forces. World War II. Elected president by popular acclaim in 1952. He was re-elected in 1956 formal inauguration ceremonies for his second term were held at the capitol, Jan. 21, 1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 ‘National Capital Sesquicentennial’ postage stamp.

First day cover honoring James Monroe. Cover features portrait of Monroe, an illustration of Monroe’s birthplace, and the caption “200th anniversary of the birth of James Monroe, 5th president of the United States, Author of the Monroe doctrine.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Montross, VA 1958, and stamped with a $.03 James Monroe postage stamp. Cover features hand stamp of the seal of Virginia.

First day cover honoring James Monroe. Cover features portrait of Monroe, a map of the North and South American continents, and the captions “James Monroe, fifth president of the United states, Author of the Monroe doctrine”, and “200th Anniversary of James Monroe 1758-1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Montross, VA 1958, and stamped with four $.03 James Monroe postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp of the seal of Virginia.

First day cover honoring Benjamin Harrison. Cover features portrait of Harrison, the great seal of the United States of America, and the caption “Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Oxford, Ohio 1959, and stamped with a $.12 Benjamin Harrison postage stamp. Cover features hand stamp of the Miami University emblem.

First day cover honoring Benjamin Harrison. Cover features portrait of Harrison, an illustration of a building at Miami University, Harrison’s signature, and the caption “Honoring Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the United States. A graduate of Miami University in Oxford Ohio, which is celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Oxford, Ohio 1959, and stamped with four $.12 Benjamin Harrison postage stamps. Cover features a hand stamp of the Miami University emblem.

First day cover memorializing John F. Kennedy. Cover features wording with illustration of an eternal flame surrounded by a laurel wreath. Wording reads “In memoriam, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. May 29, 1917-November 22, 1953. Thirty- fifth president of the United States of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 John F. Kennedy Memorial stamp.

First day cover pre-stamped envelope honoring John F. Kennedy. Cover features portrait of Kennedy speaking on a telephone and the caption “John F. Kennedy. Born in Boston, Graduated from Harvard. He served as congressman and senator from Massachusetts with an interruption during World War II for a tour of duty as a naval officer. Inaugurated as president Jan. 21, 1961. The youngest man ever to fill that office, he became one of the most acclaimed leader of the world political thought. He died in Dallas, Tex. Nov. 22, 1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1965, and pre-stamped with $.11 John F. Kennedy postage.

First day cover pre-stamped envelope honoring John F. Kennedy. Cover features portrait of Kennedy and the caption “John F. Kennedy: Born May 29, 1917 at Brookline, Mass. Thirty-fifth president of and youngest (46) ever to hold that office. Educated at Canterbury and Choate schools in Connecticut. Graduated Harvard 1940. Served in Navy in World War II, House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, after a tireless campaign during his last term as senator, he was elected president in 1960, serving until his death by an assassin’s bullet, Nov. 22, 1963, Dallas, TX.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1967, and pre-stamped with $.13 John F. Kennedy postage.

First day cover honoring Herbert Hoover. Cover features portrait of Hoover, illustration of the U.S. capitol dome, Hoover’s birthplace at West Branch, Iowa, a banner reading “91st birthday anniversary 1874-1965,” and the caption “Herbert Clark Hoover 31st President United States 1929-1933.” Cover is addressed, postmarked West Branch, VA 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Herbert Hoover postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Abraham Lincoln. Cover features portrait of Lincoln and the caption “Prominent American Series: Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States 1809-1865.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1965, and stamped with a $.01 ‘A. Lincoln’ stamp, and a $.04 Lincoln stamp.

First day cover honoring Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Cover features portrait of Roosevelt and the caption “Prominent American Series: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Hyde Park, N.Y. 1966, and stamped with a $.06 Franklin D. Roosevelt postage stamp.

First day cover honoring George Washington. Cover features portrait of Washington and the caption “Prominent American Series: George Washington, 1st president of the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C.1966, and stamped with a $.05 George Washington postage stamp.

2. Washington Centennial Stamp Series Cover stamped with first in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features four $.1/2 Washington Centennial stamps. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features two $.01 Washington Centennial stamps. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features two $.01 ½ Washington Centennial stamps. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features one $.02 Washington Centennial stamps. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features one $.03 Washington Centennial stamp. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features one $.04 Washington Centennial stamp. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features one $.05 Washington Centennial stamp. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features one $.06 Washington Centennial stamp. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features one $.10 Washington Centennial stamps. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features one $.07 Washington Centennial stamps. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features one $.08 Washington Centennial stamps. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

Cover stamped with second stamp in the Washington Centennial stamp series. Cover features one $.09 Washington Centennial stamps. Cover is addressed, and postmarked Washington D.C. 1932.

3. Lincoln Sesquicentennial First day cover commemorating the Lincoln sesquicentennial. Cover features illustration of the Lincoln Memorial, the Lincoln statue’s face, Lincoln’s signature, and the caption “Lincoln Sesquicentennial.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, stamped with a $.04 Lincoln Memorial stamp, and features a hand stamp of the Lincoln memorial.

First day cover commemorating the Lincoln Sesquicentennial. Cover features portrait of Lincoln, an illustration of the Lincoln Memorial, and the caption “A. Lincoln, 1809-1859, Lincoln Sesquicentennial Series.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with four $.04 Lincoln Memorial stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Lincoln Sesquicentennial. Cover features portraits of Lincoln and Peter Cooper, an illustration of Lincoln giving the Cooper Union Speech, and the quote “Commemorating the Lincoln Sesquicentennial and Cooper Union Speech, New York City, Feb. 27, 1860.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1959, stamped with four $.03 Abraham Lincoln postage stamps. Cover features a hand stamp reading “The Cooper Union” with the dates 1859-1959” with a bust of Peter Cooper.

First day cover commemorating the Lincoln Sesquicentennial. Cover features a portrait of a young Abraham Lincoln, an illustration of the cabin where Lincoln was born, and the caption “A. Lincoln 1809-1959, Lincoln Sesquicentennial Series.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Hodgenville, KY. 1959, stamped with four $.01 A. Lincoln postage stamps, and features a log cabin hand stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Lincoln Sesquicentennial. Cover features an illustration of Lincoln’s cabin, the Lincoln Memorial in Hodgenville K.Y., a bust of a young Lincoln, and the caption “Lincoln Sesquicentennial.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Hodgenville, KY. 1959, and stamped with four $.01 A. Lincoln stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Cover features portraits of Lincoln and Douglas, an illustration of the debates, and the caption “Lincoln-Douglas Debates.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Freeport, Ill. 1958, and stamped with a $.04 Lincoln-Douglas Debates postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp of the state of Illinois starred with the sites where the debates took place.

First day cover commemorating the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Cover features an illustration of the debates, portraits of Lincoln and Douglas, and the caption “Commemorating the famous Lincoln and Douglas debates. Lincoln Sesquicentennial Series.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Freeport, Ill. 1958, and stamped with four $.04 Lincoln-Douglas Debates postage stamps.

4. Presidential Homes First day cover commemorating Sagamore Hill. Artmaster cover. Cover features illustration of the house, portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, and the caption “Sagamore Hill: Home of Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Oyster Bay, N.Y. 1953, and stamped with a $.03 Sagamore Hill postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Sagamore Hill. Art Craft cover. Cover features illustration of the front of the house, a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, and the caption “Sagamore Hill, home of Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N.Y., Dedicated as a national Shrine June 14th, 1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Oyster Bay, N.Y., and stamped with four $.03 Sagamore Hill postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Wheatland. Artmaster cover. Cover features Illustration of the house, portrait of James Buchanan, and the caption “Wheatland, the home of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States, 1857-1861.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Lancaster, PA 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Wheatland postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Mount Vernon. Artmaster cover. Cover features illustration of Mount Vernon and a illustration George Washington on horseback in a field. Cover is addressed, postmarked Mount Vernon, VA 1956, and stamped with two $.01 ½ Mount Vernon postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Mt. Vernon. Art Craft cover. Cover features illustration of Mt. Vernon, a portrait of George Washington, and the caption “Mt. Vernon, home of George Washington. $.01 ½ regular postage series of 1954-56.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Mount Vernon, VA 1956, and stamped with four $.01 ½ Mount Vernon postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Monticello. Artmaster cover. Cover features illustration of Monticello, a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, and the wording “$.20 regular postage series of 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Charlottesville, VA 1956, and stamped with a $.20 Monticello postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Monticello. Art Craft cover. Cover features illustration of the house, portrait of Thomas Jefferson, and the caption “Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, $.20 regular postage series 1954-1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Charlottesville, VA 1956, and stamped with four $.20 Monticello postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating The Hermitage. Artmaster cover. Cover features illustration of The Hermitage, a portrait of Andrew Jackson, and the caption “The Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Hermitage, Tenn. 1959, and stamped with a $.04 ½ ‘The Hermitage’ postage stamp. Cover features hand stamp of Jackson on a rearing horse.

First day cover commemorating The Hermitage. Art Craft cover. Cover features illustration of The Hermitage, a portrait of Andrew Jackson, and the caption “The Hermitage, beloved home of Andrew Jackson near Nashville, Tennessee. Cover is addressed, postmarked Hermitage Tenn. 1959, and stamped with four $.04 ½ ‘The Hermitage’ postage stamps. Cover features a hand stamp of Andrew Jackson on a rearing horse.

First day cover commemorating The Hermitage. Artmaster cover. Cover features illustration of The Hermitage, a portrait of Andrew Jackson, and the caption “The Hermitage, Home of Andrew Jackson, Coil, , Denver Colo. Cover is addressed, postmarked Denver, Colo. 1959, and stamped with a $.04 ½ ‘The Hermitage’ postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Hermitage. Art Craft cover. Cover features portrait of Andrew Jackson, illustration of the Hermitage, and the wording “$.04 ½ coil stamp 1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Denver, Colo. 1959, and stamped with two $.04 ½ ‘The Hermitage’ postage stamps.

5. American Credo/ Historic Flags Series First day cover featuring a quote from George Washington, American Credo Series. Art Craft Cover. Cachet features a portrait of George Washington, an illustration of Mt. Vernon, and the quote “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Mount Vernon, VA 1960, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Washington Credo postage stamps.

First day cover featuring a quote from George Washington, American Credo Series. Artmaster. Cachet features a portrait of George Washington and a quote on a scroll reading “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Mount Vernon, VA 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Washington Credo stamp.

First day cover featuring a quote from Benjamin Franklin, American Credo Series. Artmaster. Cover features a portrait of Franklin, and a quote on a scroll reading “Fear to do ill and you need fear nought else.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Franklin Credo postage stamp.

First day cover featuring a quote from Benjamin Franklin, American Credo Series. Art Craft cover. Cover features portrait of Franklin, an illustration of a printing press, and the quote “Fear to do ill and you need fear nought else.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1960, and stamped with four $.04 Franklin Credo stamps.

First day cover featuring a quote from Thomas Jefferson, American Credo Series. Art Craft cover. Cover features portrait of Jefferson, an illustration of Monticello, and the quote “I have sworn eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man,” and “American Credo Series.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Charlottesville, NC 1960, and stamped with four $.04 Jefferson Credo Series stamps. Cover features a hand stamp.

First day cover featuring a quote by Thomas Jefferson, American Credo Series. Artmaster cover. Cover features portrait of Jefferson and the following quote on scroll: “I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility, against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” “American Credo Series.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Charlottesville, VA 1960, and stamped with a $.03 Jefferson Credo stamp. Cover features a Monticello hand stamp.

Flag Commemoratives First day cover honoring the American Flag. Cachet features an illustration of the American flag with words “The star spangled banner, long may it wave. Honoring the American Flag, Independence day July 4th 1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Long May it Wave postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the American Flag. Cachet features an illustration of the American flag with words “The star spangled banner, long may it wave. Honoring the American Flag, Independence day July 4th 1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1957, and stamped with a $.04 Long May it Wave postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 49 star American flag. Cachet features an illustration of an American Flag flying over the United State capitol with the words “49 Star American flag.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Auburn, N.Y. 1959, and stamped with a $.04 American flag postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 49 star American flag. Cachet features an illustration of the American flag, a picture of Betsy Ross with the first American flag, and the words “Honoring the 49 star American flag, Independence day July 4th 1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Auburn, N.Y. 1959, and stamped with a block of four $.04 American flag postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 50th star on the American flag. Art Craft cover. Cover features a 50 star American flag, a beach scene, and the caption “Honoring the 50th star, American flag, Independence day July 4th 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1960, and stamped with four $.04 50 start American flag stamps. Cover features hibiscus flower hand stamp.

First day cover honoring the 50 star American Flag. Artmaster cover. Cover features a 50 star American flag, a Hawaiian beach scene, and the caption “50 star American flag, July 4, 1960, Honolulu Hawaii.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1960, and stamped with a $.04 50 star American flag postage stamp.

First day cover featuring a quote by Francis Scott Key, American Credo Series. Artmaster cover. Cover features portrait of Key and the following quote on the scroll: “And this be our Motto, in God is our trust.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Scott Key quote stamp. Cover features an American flag hand stamp.

First day cover featuring a quote by Francis Scott Key, American Credo Series. Art Craft cover. Cover features portrait of Francis Scott Key, an American flag on a battleship, and the quote “And this be our motto, in God is our trust.-Francis Scott Key.” Cover is addressed postmarked Baltimore, MD 1960, and stamped with four $.04 F.S. Key Credo postage stamps. Cover features an American flag hand stamp.

First day cover featuring a quote by Abraham Lincoln, American Credo Series. Artmaster cover. Cover features portrait of Lincoln and the following quote on a scroll: “Those who delay freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Lincoln Credo stamp. Cover features hand stamp of a bust of Lincoln.

First day cover featuring a quote by Abraham Lincoln, American Credo series. Art Craft cover. Cover features portrait of Lincoln, an illustration of the Lincoln memorial, and the following quote on a scroll: “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1960, and stamped with four $.04 Lincoln Credo postage stamps. Cover features a hand stamp of a bust of Lincoln.

First day cover featuring a quote by Patrick Henry, American Credo Series. Artmaster cover. Cover features portrait of Henry and a scroll with the following quote: “Give me liberty or give me death.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Richmond, VA 1961, and stamped with a $.04 Henry Credo postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp of Independence Hall.

First day cover featuring a quote by Patrick Henry, American Credo Series. Art Craft cover. Cover features painting of Henry speaking in the Virginia House of Burgesses, and a scroll featuring the quote “give me liberty or give me death.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Richmond, VA 1961, and stamped with four $.04 Henry Credo postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp of Independence hall.

First day cover honoring the 50 star American flag. Artmaster cover. Cover features a 50 star American flag with a background of a sunset and the caption “Fifty star flag U.S.A.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1963, and stamped with a $.05 50 star American flag postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Fort McHenry flag. Art Craft cover. Cover features depiction of the scene that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “Star Spangle Banner”, and the caption “1795-1818, the stars and stripes, still flying over Ft. McHenry, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the immortal words of the “Star Spangled Banner. Fort McHenry Flag.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Pittsburgh, PA 1968, and stamped with a $.06 Ft. McHenry flag postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Bennington Flag. Art Craft cover. Cover features image of the battle of Bennington, an image of the Bennington flag, and the caption “Bennington militia carried this flag in the Battle of Bennington in which General Stark defeated General Burgoyne’s forces. Bennington Flag.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pittsburgh, PA 1968, and stamped with $.06 Bennington Flag stamp.

First day cover honoring Washington’s Cruisers Flag. Art Craft cover. Cover features a scene from the first U.S. Naval battle, an image of Washington’s Cruisers flag, and the caption “The first naval battle in which the United States took part, was fought off Long Island involving the cruisers ‘Alfred’ and ‘Cabot’,” “Washington’s cruisers flag, historic flag series.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pittsburgh, PA 1968, and stamped with a $.06 Washington’s Cruisers flag.

First day cover honoring the Fort Moultrie Flag. Art Craft cover. Cover features scene depicting Serg. Jasper rescuing the flag, an image of the Fort Moultrie flag, and the caption “Under heavy fire Sergt. Jasper rescues the flag which had been shot from its staff during bombardment. Fort Moultrie Flag.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pittsburgh, PA 1968, and stamped with a $.06 Fort Moultrie flag postage stamp.

6. State/ City Anniversaries First day recognizing the golden Anniversary of North Dakota. Cover features an image of the North Dakota state capitol and the caption “North Dakota, the Flickertail State, 1889-1939, Golden Anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Bismarck, N. Dak. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 50th Anniversary of Statehood postage stamp.

First day recognizing the golden anniversary of North Dakota. Cover features an image of the North Dakota state capitol and the caption “North Dakota, the Flickertail State, 1889-1939, Golden Anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Bismarck, N. Dak.1939, and stamped with four $.03 50th Anniversary of Statehood postage stamps.

First day cover recognizing the golden anniversary of South Dakota. Cover features image of the South Dakota state capitol and the caption “South Dakota, the sunshine state, 1889-1939, golden anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pierre, S. Dak.1939, and stamped with a $.03 50th anniversary of statehood postage stamp.

First day cover recognizing the golden anniversary of South Dakota. Cover features image of the South Dakota state capitol and the caption “South Dakota, the sunshine state, 1889-1939, golden anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pierre, S. Dak.1939, and stamped with four $.03 50th anniversary of statehood postage stamps.

First day cover recognizing the golden anniversary of Montana. Cover features image of the Montana state capitol and the caption “Montana, the treasure state, 1889-1939, golden anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Helena, Mont. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 50th Anniversary of statehood postage stamp.

First day cover recognizing the golden anniversary of Montana. Cover features image of the Montana state capitol and the caption “Montana, the treasure state, 1889-1939, golden anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Helena, Mont.1939, and stamped with four $.03 50th Anniversary of statehood postage stamps.

First day cover recognizing the golden anniversary of Washington. Cover features image of the Washington state capitol and the caption “Washington, the evergreen state, 1889-1939, golden anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Olympia, Wash. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 50th Anniversary of statehood postage stamp.

First day cover recognizing the golden anniversary of Washington. Cover features image of the Washington state capitol and the caption “Washington, the evergreen state, 1889-1939, golden anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Olympia, Wash.1939, and stamped with four $.03 50th Anniversary of statehood postage stamps.

First day cover recognizing the 50th anniversary of Idaho statehood. Cover features the state of Idaho marked with the routes for the Oregon Trail, the California trail, and the Norwest passage, an illustration of a Conestoga wagon, and the caption “Idaho 50th anniversary of statehood 1890-1940.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boise, Idaho1940, and stamped with a $.03 ‘50th anniversary Idaho’ postage stamp.

First day cover recognizing the 50th anniversary of Idaho statehood. Cover features the state of Idaho marked with the routes for the Oregon Trail, the California trail, and the Norwest passage, an illustration of a Conestoga wagon, and the caption “Idaho 50th anniversary of statehood 1890-1940.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boise, Idaho 1940, and stamped with four $.03 ‘50th anniversary Idaho’ postage stamps.

First day cover recognizing the 50th anniversary of Wyoming. Cover features a map of Wyoming marked with the Oregon trail, the Pony Express trail, Yellowstone National park, Cheyenne, and fort Laramie, an illustration of a Native American riding a horse, and the wording “Wyoming 50th anniversary, 1890-1940.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cheyenne, Wyo. 1940, and stamped with a $.03 ‘State of Wyoming 50th Anniversary’ postage stamp.

First day cover recognizing the 50th anniversary of Wyoming. Cover features a map of Wyoming marked with the Oregon trail, the Pony Express trail, Yellowstone National park, Cheyenne, and fort Laramie, an illustration of a Native American riding a horse, and the wording “Wyoming 50th anniversary, 1890-1940.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cheyenne, Wyo. 1940, and stamped with four $.03 ‘State of Wyoming 50th Anniversary’ postage stamps.

7. State Anniversaries First day cover commemorating the 300th Anniversary of Connecticut. Cove features the state seal of Connecticut and the caption “The Connecticut Tercentenary 1635-1935.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Hartford Conn. 1935, and stamped with two $.03 Connecticut Tercentenary postage stamps. Back of envelope features stamp by the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, featuring an image of the Charter Oak, and the wording “Connecticut Tercentenary, 1635- 1935, Hartford, Chamber of Commerce.”

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Arkansas statehood. Cover features image of the state capitol of Arkansas, the outline of the shape of Arkansas, the state seal and flowers of Arkansas, and the wording “Arkansas Centennial 1836-1936.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Little Rock Ark. 1936, and stamped with a $.03 Arkansas Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the New Hampshire sesquicentennial. Cover features the American and New Hampshire flags, the New Hampshire state seal and the words “New Hampshire Sesquicentennial Celebration 1938.” Cover is addressed, postmarked 1938, and stamped with a $.03 Ratification of the Constitution postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Iowa Centennial. Cover features picture of a farm scene, a bundle of corn, and the wording “Iowa Centennial, 1838-1938.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Des Moines, Iowa 1938, and stamped with a $.03 Territorial Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Vermont. Cover features a map of the state of Vermont, the state seal of Vermont, and the wording “Vermont 150th Anniversary, 1791-1941,” and “Commemorating 150 years of statehood. Admitted to statehood March 4, 1791.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Montpelier, VT 1941, and stamped with a $.03 Vermont sesquicentennial stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Kentucky. Cover features illustration of Daniel Boone with the wording “150th Anniversary of the state of Kentucky, 1792-1942. 1n 1769, Daniel Boon of Pennsylvania, led a band of pioneers to Kentucky. Settling at what is now Boonesboro. From 1770-1773, most of the territory was explored and roughly mapped by parties under Col. James Knox and Capt. Thomas Bullitt, in 1776 it was made a county of Virginia, although earlier it had been organized as ‘the assembly of Transylvania.” In 1790 the Virginia act of separation was accepted. Upon recommendation of president Washington, Kentucky was admitted to the union as a state June 1, 1792.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Frankfort, KY 1942, ands tamped with a Kentucky sesquicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Kentucky Sesquicentennial. Cover features the state of Kentucky, a jockey on a horse, and the words “Kentucky: 150th Anniversary of Statehood, 1892-1942.” Cover is postmarked Frankfort, KY 1942, and stamped with four $.03 Kentucky Sesquicentennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Florida statehood. Cover features image of the Florida state capitol, a bunch of oranges, and the wording “100th Anniversary of Florida statehood.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Tallahassee, Fla. 1945, and stamped with a $.03 Florida Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Texas statehood. Cover features images of the Texas state capitol, the Alamo, a background of oil derricks and a desert, and the wording “100th Anniversary of Texas statehood.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Austin, Texas 1945, and stamped with four $.03 Texas Statehood postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Tennessee’s 150th Anniversary. Cover features a picture of the Tennessee state capitol, a Conestoga wagon, and the caption “150th Anniversary of Tennessee’s admission to the union. Cover is addressed, postmarked Nashville, Tenn. 1946, and stamped with a $.03 Tennessee Sesquicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of Iowa. Cover features an illustration of the Iowa state capitol, an eagle holding a banner that reads “Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain”, and the wording 100th Anniversary of the admission of Iowa to statehood.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Iowa City, Iowa 1946, and stamped with a $.03 Iowa Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Wisconsin Centennial. Cover features an illustration of the Wisconsin state capitol, a man making cheese, the Wisconsin state flower, and a scroll which reads “100th Anniversary of the admission to statehood of Wisconsin.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Madison, Wis. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Wisconsin centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the California Centennial. Cover features image of the California state capitol, a map of California, and the caption “100th Anniversary of the statehood of California, 1850-1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Sacramento, Calif., and stamped with a $.03 California Centennial stamp.

8. State Anniversaries First day cover commemorating the Centennial of Nevada. Cover features an illustration of a frontier town and the caption “100th Anniversary of the settlement of Nevada, 1851-1951.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Genoa, Nev. 1951, and stamped with a $.03 Nevada Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of Nevada. Cover features an illustration of a frontier town and the caption “100th Anniversary of the settlement of Nevada, 1851-1951.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Genoa, Nev. 1951, and stamped with four $.03 Nevada Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Colorado Statehood. Art Craft cover. Cover features illustration of the Colorado capitol, a Conestoga wagon and the caption “75th Anniversary Colorado Statehood.” Cover is postmarked Minturn, Colo. 1951, and stamped with a $.03 75th Anniversary Colorado Statehood postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Colorado Statehood. Art Craft cover. Cover features illustration of the Colorado capitol, a Conestoga wagon and the caption “75th Anniversary Colorado Statehood.” Cover is postmarked Minturn, Colo. 1951, and stamped with four $.03 75th Anniversary Colorado Statehood postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Sesquicentennial of Ohio. Artcraft cover. Cover features an image of the Ohio state capitol, an illustration of the first Ohio state capitol, the Ohio state seal, and the wording “Ohio Sesquicentennial, 1803- 1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chillicothe, Ohio 1953, and stamped with a $.03 Ohio Sesquicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Ohio Sesquicentennial. Artmaster cover. Cover features an image of a Conestoga wagon on the trail to Ohio, a portrait of Edward Tiffin, first governor of Ohio, an illustration of the Ohio state capitol, and the wording “150th Anniversary Ohio Statehood, 1803-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chillicothe, Ohio 1953, and stamped with four Ohio sesquicentennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 50th anniversary of Oklahoma statehood. Artmaster cover. Cover features illustration of the Oklahoma capitol, an oil derrick, and the Oklahoma state seal with the wording “Oklahoma 50th Anniversary Celebration.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Oklahoma City, Okla. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Oklahoma 50th Anniversary postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Oklahoma statehood. Art Craft cover. Cover features image of the Oklahoma state capitol with surrounding oil derricks, the state seal of Oklahoma, and the wording “50th Anniversary of Oklahoma statehood, 1907-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Oklahoma City, Okla. 1957, and stamped with four $.03 Oklahoma 50th Anniversary postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Minnesota Centennial. Artmaster cover. Cover features image of the Minnesota state capitol dome, the state seal of Minnesota, and the wording “100th Anniversary Minnesota Statehood, 1858- 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Paul, Minn. 1958, and stamped with a Minnesota Centennial postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp of the Minnesota state seal.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of Minnesota statehood. Art Craft Cover. Cover features illustration of the Minnesota state capitol, a portrait of Henry H. Sibley the first governor of Minnesota, the Minnesota/Wisconsin border and the wording “100th Anniversary Minnesota Statehood. Admitted to the union May 11, 1858.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Paul, Minn. 1958, and stamped with four $.03 Minnesota Centennial postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp of the state seal of Minnesota.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of Oregon. Artmaster cover. Cover features illustration of the Oregon state capitol, the state seal of Oregon, and the wording “Oregon Statehood Centennial 1859-1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Astoria, Oreg., and stamped with a $.04 Oregon statehood postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of Oregon. Art Craft cover. Cover features a photo of the Oregon state capitol, a photo of the Pioneer Mother statue, and the wording “100th anniversary of Oregon Statehood, 1859-1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Astoria, Oreg. 1959, and stamped with four $.04 Oregon Centennial postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp of the Oregon state seal.

First day cover commemorating the Kansas statehood centennial. Artmaster cover. Cover features image of the Kansas state capitol, a sunflower, and the state seal of Kansas. Cover is addressed, postmarked Council Grove, Kans. 1961, and stamped with $.04 Kansas Centennial postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp reading “Kansas Midway U.S.A.”

First day cover commemorating the Kansas statehood centennial. Art Craft cover. Cover features a photo of the Kansas state capitol with wheat in the background, and the wording “100th Anniversary Kansas Statehood, 1861-1961.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Council Grove, Kans. 1961, and stamped with four Kansas Centennial postage stamps. Cover features a hand stamp which reads “Kansas Midway U.S.A.”

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of New Mexico statehood. Artmaster cover. Cover features image of the Bataan Memorial building, the great seal of the state of New Mexico, and the caption “New Mexico 50th Anniversary of Statehood 1912-1962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Santa Fe, N. Mex. 1962, and stamped with a $.04 New Mexico Statehood postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp with the Zia symbol surrounded by the words “New Mexico 1912-1962, Golden Anniversary.”

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of Arizona statehood. Artmaster cover. Cover features an image of the Arizona state capitol, the great seal of the state of Arizona, and the caption “Arizona, fifty years of statehood 1912-1962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Phoenix, Ariz. 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Arizona statehood postage stamp. Cover features hand stamp of the state seal of Arizona.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Louisiana statehood. Artmaster cover. Cover features a riverboat on the Mississippi with the Louisiana state capitol in the background, the state seal of Louisiana, and the caption “150th Anniversary Louisiana Statehood 1812-962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New Orleans, LA 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Louisiana Centennial postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp of the Louisiana state seal.

First day cover commemorating the West Virginia’s 100th Anniversary. Artmaster cover. Cover features an illustration of the West Virginia state capitol, the state seal of West Virginia, the state flower, and the wording “100th Anniversary West Virginia. 35th state of the union, 1863-1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Wheeling, W. VA 1963, and stamped with a $.05 West Virginia Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the tercentenary of New Jersey. Cover features image of the New Jersey state capitol dome, an illustration of the early state house, and the wording “Commemorating the tercentenary of New Jersey 1664- 1964.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Elizabeth, N.J. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 New Jersey Tercentenary postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Nevada statehood. Cover features illustration of the Nevada state capitol, the state seal of Nevada, and the wording “100th Anniversary of Nevada Statehood, 1864-1964.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Carson City, Nev., and stamped with a $.05 Nevada Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the sesquicentennial of Indiana. Cover features photo of the present state capitol of Indiana, an illustration of the first state capitol of Indiana, the state seal of Indiana, and the wording “Indiana Statehood Sesquicentennial 1816-1966.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Corydon, IN 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Indiana Sesquicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of Nebraska. Cover features illustration of the Nebraska state capitol, the Nebraska state seal, and the wording “Centennial Nebraska statehood 1867-1967.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Lincoln, NB 1967, and stamped with a $.05 Nebraska statehood postage stamp.

9. City Anniversaries First day cover commemorating the 50th anniversary of the five boroughs. Cover features an illustration of the New York skyline, a banner that reads “Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Richmond, and Queens,” and the caption “Commemorating 50th anniversary of the consolidation of the five boroughs of New York City.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1948, and stamped with a ‘City of New York Golden Anniversary’ postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Golden Anniversary of the greater New York City. Cover features illustration of the New York skyline, a portrait of Andrew H. Green, the seal of the city of New York, and the caption “Golden Anniversary Greater new York city 1898-1948.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1948, and stamped with a $.05 ‘New York City Golden Anniversary’ postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Fort Kearny. Art Craft cover. Cover features illustration of a monument commemorating Fort Kearny’s role on the Oregon Trail, an illustration of Native Americans attacking Fort Kearny, and the caption “100th Anniversary founding of Fort Kearny, Nebraska, a stronghold on the Oregon Trail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Minden, Neb. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Fort Kearny postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Fort Kearny. Art Craft cover. Cover features illustration of a monument commemorating Fort Kearny’s role on the Oregon Trail, an illustration of Native Americans attacking Fort Kearny, and the caption “100th Anniversary founding of Fort Kearny, Nebraska, a stronghold on the Oregon Trail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Minden, Neb.1948, and stamped with four $.03 Fort Kearny postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Fort Bliss. Art Craft cover. Cover features illustration of cavalry at Fort Bliss, a mural of Texas pioneers from the El Paso post office, and the wording “100th Anniversary of the establishment of Fort Bliss.” Cover is addressed, postmarked El Paso, Tex. 1948, and stamped with $.03 Fort Bliss Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Alexandria VA. Art Craft cover. Cover features image of the harbor and the city, images of Christ’s Church and Gadsby’s Tavern, and the caption “Alexandria from an old print.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Alexandria, VA 1949, and stamped with a $.06 Alexandria Bicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 300th Anniversary of Annapolis, MD. Art Craft Cover. Cover features image of the Maryland statehouse, portraits of George Calvert and Queen Anne, and the caption “300th Anniversary of the founding to Annapolis, MD., Cover is addressed postmarked Annapolis, MD 1949, and stamped with a $.03 Annapolis Tercentenary postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Annapolis Maryland. Cover features an illustration of the Old Capitol at Annapolis, and the caption “The Old Capitol at Annapolis Maryland, 19649-1949, 300th Anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Annapolis, MD 1949, and stamped with a $.03 Annapolis Tercentenary postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Kansas City Missouri Centenary. Artmaster cover. Cover features scene featuring a Conestoga wagon, a stagecoach, and a man on horseback crossing the desert, with the wording “Midwest Centenary Kansas City, Gateway to the West.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Kansas City MO. 1950, and stamped with a $.03 Kansas City Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Kansas City Missouri Centenary. Artmaster cover. Cover features scene featuring a Conestoga wagon, a stagecoach, and a man on horseback crossing the desert, with the wording “Midwest Centenary Kansas City, Gateway to the West.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Kansas City, MO. 1950, and stamped with four $.03 Kansas City Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Detroit. Cover features scene of Antoine La Mothe Cadillac land at Detroit in 1701, and the caption “250th Anniversary of Detroit.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Detroit, Mich.1951, and stamped with four $.03 Landing at Detroit postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 300th Anniversary of New York City. Artmaster cover. Cover features a picture of pilgrims trading with Native Americans in the foreground with New York harbor and the city skyline in the background with the caption “300th Anniversary New York City 1653-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1953, and stamped with a $.03 a New York City 300th anniversary postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 300th Anniversary of New York City. Art Craft cover. Cover features a picture of pilgrims trading with Native Americans in the foreground with New York harbor and the city skyline in the background with the caption “300th Anniversary New York City 1653-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1953, and stamped with four $.03 a New York City 300th anniversary postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Fort Duquesne. Artmaster cover. Cover features photo of “The Golden Triangle”, an illustration of the historic Fort Duquesne, a portrait of General John Forbes, and the caption “200th Anniversary Fort Duquesne, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, 1758-1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pittsburgh, PA 1958, and stamped with a $.04 Fort Duquesne postage stamp. Cover features hand stamp of Pittsburgh skyline.

First day cover commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Fort Duquesne Art Craft Cover. Cover features portrait of General John Forbes and the caption “200th Anniversary of the occupation of Fort Duquesne by General John Forbes, 1758- 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pittsburgh, PA 1958, and stamped with four $.04 Fort Duquesne postage stamps. Cover features hand stamp of the Pittsburgh skyline.

First day cover honoring the 400th anniversary of St. Augustine, Florida. Artmaster cover. Cover features image of the city gate at St. Augustine and the caption “400th Anniversary St. Augustine Florida. The first permanent European settlement in the new world, founded by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Augustine, Florida 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Settlement of Florida postage stamp.

10. Territorial Commemoratives First day cover honoring the Alaskan territory. Cover features image of a totem pole, an Inuit in a kayak, and the wording “Alaska. Territorial Series ‘Pavoi’”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Juneau, Alaska, and stamped with a $.03 Alaska postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Puerto Rican territory. Cover features image from the wall of the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, and the wording “Puerto Rico Territorial Series.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Juan P.R. and stampe with a $.03 Puerto Rico postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Virgin Islands. Cover features image of a beach on St. Thomas and the wording “Virgin Islands, Guardians of the Panama Canal. Territorial Possession of the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 1937, and stamped with a $.03 Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Hawaiian Territory. Cover features four Hawaiian scenes: A Hula dancer on a beach, a volcano, a bag of sugar and a pineapple, and a surfer riding a wave, with the wording “Hawaii Territorial series.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu Hawaii 1937, and stamped with a $.03 Hawaii postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Ordinance of 1787. Cover features map of the Northwest ordinance territory, illustrations of a man on horseback, soldiers, Native Americans and oxen, and a scroll bearing the words “Ordinance of 1787.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1937, and stamped with four $.03 Ordinance of 1787 postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Northwest Territory. Cover features a map of the Northwest Territory and the wording “Northwest Territory 1788-1938. A territory in the North and central portion of the United States created politically by an act of congress in 1787. Sesquicentennial of the first permanent settlements.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Marietta, Ohio 1938, and stamped with a $.03 Northwest Territory Sesquicentennial postage stamp.”

First day cover commemorating the Mississippi Territory. Cover features a riverboat and the wording “150th Anniversary of the old Mississippi Territory.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Natchez Miss. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Mississippi territory postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Mississippi Territory. Cover feature portrait of Gov. Winthrop Sargent, an illustration of Connelly’s Tavern, a river boat and the caption “150th Anniversary Mississippi Territory.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Natchez, Miss.1948, and stamped with a $.03 Mississippi Territory postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Mississippi Territory. Cover feature portrait of Gov. Winthrop Sargent, an illustration of Connelly’s Tavern, a river boat and the caption “150th Anniversary Mississippi Territory.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Natchez, Miss. 1948, and stamped with four $.03 Mississippi Territory postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Oregon Territory Centennial. Cover features portrait of Joseph lane, a mountain background, the seal of the territory of Oregon, and the caption “Oregon Territorial Centennial.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Oregon City, Oreg. 1948, and stamped with $.03 Oregon Territory Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Minnesota Territorial Centennial. Cover features the Great Seal of Minnesota, a portrait of Alexander Ramsey, and a map of the Minnesota Territory. Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Paul, Minn. 1949, and stamped with a $.03 Minnesota Territorial Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Minnesota Territorial Centennial. Cover features the Great Seal of Minnesota, a portrait of Alexander Ramsey, and a map of the Minnesota Territory. Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Paul, Minn. 1949, and stamped with four $.03 Minnesota Territorial Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Puerto Rico’s first governor. Cover features image of Ponce De Leon with the caption “Puerto Rico—in commemoration of the election of the territory’s first governor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Juan, P.R. 1949, and stamped with a $.03 ‘First Gubernatorial Election, Puerto Rico’ postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the election of the first Governor of Puerto Rico. Cover features photo of the swearing in of Luis Munoz taking the oath of office and the caption “Puerto Rico commemorating the election of the first governor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Juan, P.R. 1949, and stamped with a $.03 “First Gubernatorial Election, Puerto Rico” postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the election of the first Governor of Puerto Rico. Cover features photo of the swearing in of Luis Munoz taking the oath of office and the caption “Puerto Rico commemorating the election of the first governor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Juan, P.R. 1949, and stamped with four $.03 “First Gubernatorial Election, Puerto Rico” postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Indiana Territory Sesquicentennial. Cover features portrait of William Henry Harrison and the old Legislative Hall, an illustration of Grouseland the “Whitehouse of Indiana Territory,” and the caption “Indiana Territory Sesquicentennial, 18000-1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Vincennes, Ind. 1950, and stamped with a $.04 Indiana Territory Sesquicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Indiana Territory Sesquicentennial. Cover features portrait of William Henry Harrison and the old Legislative Hall, an illustration of Grouseland the “Whitehouse of Indiana Territory,” and the caption “Indiana Territory Sesquicentennial, 18000-1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Vincennes, Ind. 1950, and stamped with four $.04 Indiana Territory Sesquicentennial postage stamps.

11. Territorial Commemoratives First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Gadsden Purchase 1853-1953. Artmaster cover. Cover features portrait of James J. Gadsden, a train, and pueblos, and the caption “100th Anniversary of the Gadsden Purchase 1853- 1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Tucson, Ariz. 1953, and stamped with a $.03 Gadsden Purchase postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Gadsden Purchase. Art Craft Cover. Cover features portrait of Gadsden, a map of the Gadsden Purchase, and the caption “100th Anniversary of the Gadsden Purchase, 1853- 1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Tucson, Ariz. 1953, and stamped with four $.03 Gadsden Purchase postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Washington Territory. Cover features a nature scene from Washington, portraits of President Fillmore, Oregon Governor Isaac I. Stevens, and t caption “100th Anniversary Washington Territory.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Olympia, Wash. 1953, and stamped with a $.03 Washington Territory postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Washington Territory. Cover features portrait of Governor Isaac I. Stevens, illustration of the old Oregon state house, and the caption “100th Anniversary of the Washington Territory 1853-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Olympia, Wash. 1953, and stamped with four $.03 Washington Territory postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. Cover features a scene featuring a river boat and a pelican, an inset of a picture of the Louisiana Purchase Monument, and the caption “150th Anniversary, 1805- 1953, Louisiana Purchase.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Louis, MO. 1953, and stamped with a $.03 Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase. Cover features portraits of James Monroe, Thomas Jefferson, and Robert R. Livingston, a photo of the Gateway Arch, and the caption “Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial 1803-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked St. Louis, MO. 1953, and stamped with four “Louisiana Purchase sesquicentennial” postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Nebraska Territory. Artmaster cover. Cover features an illustration of Chimney Rock, a portrait of Governor Francis Burt, an illustration of the first territorial capitol at Omaha city, and the caption “100th Anniversary Nebraska Territory 1854-1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Nebraska City, Nebr. 1954, and stamped with a $.03 Nebraska territory postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Nebraska Territory. Art Craft cover. Cover features an illustration of the territorial capitol building, a farm, a portrait of Governor Francis Burt, and the caption “Nebraska Territory 100th Anniversary, 1854-1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Nebraska City, Nebr. 1954, and stamped with four $.03 Nebraska Territorial Postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Kansas Territory. Artmaster cover. Cover features a scene of a Conestoga wagon passing Castle Rock, an inset of the territorial capitol at Fort Riley, and the caption 100th Anniversary Kansas Territory 1854-1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fort Leavenworth, Kans. 1954, and stamped with a $.03 Kansas Territory Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Kansas Territory. Art craft cover. Cover features image of the memorial to Pioneer Women in Topeka, the Territorial capitol at Fort Riley, and the caption “100th Anniversary Kansas Territory 1854-1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fort Leavenworth, Kans. 1954, and stamped with four $.03 Kansas Territory Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Carolina Charter. Cover features an image of a man signing the charter at a desk, a scroll featuring the words “Carolina Charter”, and the caption “300th Anniversary 1663-1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Edenton, N.C. 1953, and stamped with a $.05 Carolina Charter postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the purchase of Alaska. Cover is features map of the North American continent highlight the U.S. and Alaska, a portrait of William H. Seward, and the caption “100th Anniversary of the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Sitka, AK 1967, and stamped with a $.08 Alaska Purchase postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Virgin Island Territory. Cover features map of the Virgin Islands, and the caption “Virgin Islands: The Virgin Islands consists of about 50 islands and islets, only three of which, St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix are large enough to be known by name. These have a combined area of 133 sq. mi. Formerly known as the Danish Wes Indies, the group was purchased from Denmark under a treaty ratified June 17, 1917. The price was 25 million dollars. The formal occupation of the islands was mar. 31, 1917. The government was administered by the Navy Dept. until 1931, when control was given to the Dept. of the Interior. Full territorial rights and U.S. citizenship to the natives were granted on Feb. 25, 1927. Chief products of the Islands are sugar, molasses and rum.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Charlotte Amalie, VI 1967, and pre- stamped with $.06 50th Anniversary Purchase, Virgin Islands postage.

Box 2: Folder 1: Envelope:

1. Postal History First day cover honoring the founding of the United State Post Office Department. Cachet features illustrations of mail delivery in 1789 to 1932, and the wording “One Hundred Forty Third Anniversary of the Establishment of the United States Post Office in the Administration of George Washington. Laying the corner stone of the new post office department building Washington, September 26, 1932.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1932, and stamped with an $.08 air mail postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Benjamin Franklin as founder of the American Postal System. Cover features illustration of the White House and the caption “Benjamin Franklin, Founder of the American Postal System.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 938, and stamped with a block of 6 $. ½ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the First Pony Express. Cover features an illustration of the first Pony Express postage and the wording “First Pony Express, Eightieth Anniversary, 1860-1940. Commemorating the Eightieth Anniversary of the Pony Express. Left St. Joseph, MO. April 3, 1860. Arrived at San Francisco, Calif. On April 14th. Distance 1966 miles in 11 Days.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Joseph, MO 1940, and stamped with a $.03 Pony Express 80th Anniversary stamp.

First day cover honoring the new Air Mail Series. Cachet features an eagle and an airplane in flight, stars and stripes bunting, and the wording “New Air Mail Series 1941.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Atlantic City, NJ 1941, and stamped with a $.10 air mail stamp.

First day issue of the $.08 air mail stamp. No cachet. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with a $.08 air mail stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.13 and $.17 special delivery stamps. Cachet features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin as first postmaster, a portrait of Frank C. Walker as postmaster general, and an illustration of the United States capitol. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with a $.13 special delivery stamp, and a $.03 Centenary of the telegraph stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.13 and $.17 special delivery stamps. Cachet features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin as first postmaster, a portrait of Frank C. Walker as postmaster general, and an illustration of the United States capitol. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with four $.13 special delivery stamps, and a $.03 Centenary of the telegraph stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.13 and $.17 special delivery stamps. Cachet features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin as first postmaster, a portrait of Frank C. Walker as postmaster general, and an illustration of the United States capitol. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with a $.17 special delivery stamp, and a $.03 Centenary of the telegraph stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.13 and $.17 special delivery stamps. Cachet features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin as first postmaster, a portrait of Frank C. Walker as postmaster general, and an illustration of the United States capitol. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with four $.17 special delivery stamps and a $.03 Centenary of the telegraph stamp.

First day cover commemorating Transpacific air mail. Cachet features a world map, an illustration of an air plane flying over the Golden Gate bridge and the wording “Transpacific air mail, inaugurating reduced foreign rates.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1947, and stamped with a $.25 air mail stamp.

First day cover honoring the 1947 $.15 air mail stamp. Cachet features an air plane flying over Manhattan, and illustration of a globe, and the wording “1947 $.15 air mail stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947, and stamped with a $.15 air mail stamp. Back side of cover features hand stamp cachet of plane flying over Manhattan, a globe, and the wording “Commemorating $.15 air mail stamp, New York N.Y., August 20, 1947.”

First day cover commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. Cachet features a letter box, two globes, and the caption “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1949, and stamped with a $.15 air mail postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. Cachet features illustration of the Monument of the Universal Postal Union in Berne, Switzerland, and the wording “75th Anniversary Universal Postal Union.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seattle, Wash. 1949, and stamped with $.25 Air Mail postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating $.15 certified mail stamp. Cachet features photo image of a letter carrier delivering the mail, the wording “$.15 certified mail stamp”, and a certified mail label. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1955, and stamped with a $.03 national capital sesquicentennial stamp, and four $.15 certified mail stamps.

First day cover commemorating $.15 certified mail of 1955. Cachet features an eagle with a banner in its talons announcing “$.15 Certified Mail issue of 1955”, and a certified mail label. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1955, and stamped with a $.15 certified mail stamp, and a $.03 Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts stamp.

First day cover commemorating the overland mail centennial. Cachet features an image of a man riding a horse through the desert with U.S. mailbags and the caption “overland mail centennial.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1958, and stamped with a $.04 overland mail stamp. Cover features a hand stamp of a sign in the desert that says “U.S. mail.”

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the overland mail. Cover features scene of the overland express, a portrait of John Butterfield with the caption “Born in Utica N.Y., Founder and operator of overland express mail route to Pacific coast,” and the wording “100th Anniversary of the overland mail, 1858-1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1958, and stamped with four $.04 overland mail stamps. Cover features hand stamp of a sign in the desert reading ‘U.S. Mail.’

Pre-stamped envelope first day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Pony Express. Cachet features a map of the Pony Express Route, illustrations of two Pony Express riders, and the caption “100th Anniversary of the Pony Express 1860-1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint, Joseph MO. 1960, and pre-stamped with $.04 Pony Express postage. Cover features hand stamp naming the founders of the Pony Express.

Pre-stamped envelope first day cover commemorating the centennial of the Pony Express. Cachet features a Pony Express rider being chased by Native Americans and the caption “Pony Express Centennial. The pony express was inaugurated April 3, 1860, at 5:00 P.M, when two horsemen started simultaneously from Sacramento, Calif. and St. Joseph Mo. Carrying mail in both directions between the two terminals. The route, 1980 miles in length, lay through rough, Indian- infested country. The mail was carried in relays, each rider riding about 100 miles, changing horses every ten miles. Time required was 8 days. There were 190 relay station, 300 station keepers, 80 riders and 420 horses used. The service ended in October 1861.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Joseph, MO. 1960, and pre-stamped $.04 Pony Express postage. Cover features hand stamp naming the founders of the Pony Express.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Pony Express. Cachet features image of a Pony Express rider and the caption “100th Anniversary of the Pony Express, 1860-1960. These dramatic carriers of United States mail covered the 1980 miles between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento California in just 8 days!” Cover is addressed, postmarked Sacramento, Calif. 1960, and stamped with four $.04 Pony Express Centennial stamps. Cover features hand stamp naming the founders of the Pony Express.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the Pony Express. Cachet features image of pony express rider traveling through desert with the caption “Centennial Pony Express: St. Joseph Missouri, Sacramento California, 1860- 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Sacramento, Calif. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Pony Express Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the first automated post office. Cachet features an illustration of the first automated post office and the caption “The first automated post office in the United States. October 20, 1960, Providence, Rhode Island.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Providence, R.I., 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Automated Post Office postage stamp. Cover features a hand stamp of the seal of the United States Post Office Department.

First day cover commemorating world’s first automated post office. Cover features illustration of the post office, an illustration of a pony express rider, and the caption “Commemorating the opening of the world’s first fully mechanized post office.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Rhode Island 1960, and stamped with four $.04 First Automated Post Office postage stamps. Cover features a hand stamp of the seal of the Post office Department.

First day cover commemorating the 100th anniversary of city mail delivery. Cachet features illustration of a mail carrier delivering mail and the caption “100th Anniversary of City Mail Delivery.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1963, and stamped with a $.05 City Mail Delivery Centennial postage stamp.

2. First Day Stamp Issues First day cover commemorating the $.20 Rotary Press Special Delivery Stamp. Cachet features letterbox, two globes, and the caption “Neither snow, nor rain, no heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1951, and stamped with a $.03 National Capital Sesquicentennial stamp, and a $.20 Special Delivery stamp.

First day cover commemorating the $.08 Regular Postage Series of 1954. Cachet features an illustration of the Statue of Liberty with a banner which reads “In God We Trust,” and the caption “Send these, homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Poem by Emma Lazarus. $.08 Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1954, and stamped with four $.08 Liberty postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the Liberty postage stamp. Cover features illustration of the Statue of Liberty with the banner reading “In God We Trust.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with an $.08 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.03 regular postage series of 1954. Cover features illustration of the Statue of Liberty with the caption “Statue of Liberty, Bedloe’s Island New York Harbor,” and an illustration passengers on a ship looking at the New York skyline. Cover is addressed, postmarked Albany, N.Y. 1954, and stamped with four $.03 Liberty postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.03 regular postage series of 1954. Cover features image of the Statue of Liberty and the caption “In God We Trust. Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Albany, N.Y. 1954, and stamped with a $.03 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.03 booklet. Cachet features image of the Statue of Liberty and the caption “In God We Trust. Regular Post Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1954, and stamped with a block of 6 $.03 Liberty postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.01 George Washington postage stamp. Cachet features portrait of George Washington, an illustration of Mount Vernon, and the caption “Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1954, and stamped with three $.01 George Washington postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of $.01 postage. Cachet features portrait of George Washington, illustration of George Washington camping, and the wording “$.01 Regular postage series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1954, and stamped with four $.01 George Washington postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.02 Jefferson postage stamp. Cachet features portrait of Jefferson, an illustration of Monticello, and the wording “$.02 Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1954, and stamped with two $.02 Jefferson postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.02 Thomas Jefferson postage stamp. Cover features portrait of Jefferson, an illustration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the wording “$.02 Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1954, and stamped with four $.02 Jefferson stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.04 Lincoln postage stamp. Cover features portrait of Lincoln, an illustration of the log cabin where Lincoln was born, and the wording “$.04 Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1954, and stamped with four $.04 Lincoln postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.04 Lincoln postage stamp. Cachet features a portrait of Lincoln, an image of the Lincoln Memorial, and the wording “$.04 Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1954, and stamped with a $.04 Lincoln postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.05 Monroe postage stamp. Cachet features portrait of Monroe, an illustration of a quill pen and a letter, and the wording “$.05 Regular postage series 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fredericksburg, VA 1954, and stamped with a block of four $.05 James Monroe postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.50 Susan B. Anthony postage stamp. Cover features a portrait of Anthony, an illustration of Anthony speaking at an event, and the wording “$.50 Regular Postage Series of 1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Louisville, KY 1955, and stamped with a $.50 Susan B. Anthony postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.30 Robert E. Lee postage stamp. Cachet features portrait of Lee, an image of Lee on his favorite horse, and the wording “$.30 Regular Postage Series of 1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Norfolk, VA, and stamped with a $.30 Robert E. Lee postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.40 John Marshall postage stamp. Cachet features portrait of Marshall, an illustration of Lady Justice, and the wording “$.40 Regular Postage Series of 1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Richmond, VA 1955, and stamped with a $.40 John Marshall postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.½ Benjamin Franklin postage stamp. Cachet features portrait of Franklin, a scene of Franklin flying a kite in a lightning storm, and the wording “$.½ Regular Postage Series of 1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1955, and stamped with a block of 6 $.½ Benjamin Franklin postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.½ Benjamin Franklin postage stamp. Cachet features portrait of Franklin, an image of Franklin riding a horse, the caption “Patriot, Diplomat, Philosopher, Scientist, Businessman, and first Postmaster General”, and the wording “$.½ Regular Postage Series 1954-56.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1955, and stamped with a block of 6 $.½ Benjamin Franklin postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.08 Statue of Liberty postage stamp. Cachet features illustration of the Statue of Liberty with planes flying in the background, and the wording “$.08 Statue of Liberty 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cleveland, Ohio 1958, and stamped with an $.08 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.08 Liberty postage stamp. Cachet features an illustration of the Statue of Liberty, the caption “In God We Trust,” and the wording “$.08 Regular Postage Series of 1954-58.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cleveland, Ohio 1958, and stamped with four $.08 Liberty postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of $.11 postage. Cachet features an illustration of the Statue of Liberty with jets flying behind it, and the wording “$.11 regular postage.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a $.11 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of $.11 postage. Cachet features illustration of the Statue of Liberty with a banner reading “In God We Trust,” and two globes. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, and stamped with four $.11 Liberty postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of Stamped Envelope Ordinary Postage. Cachet features image of the Washington $.10 postage and the wording “Stamped Envelope Ordinary Postage. The 5 cent regular issue stamp for asic first class postage was issued in conformity with a general increase in postage rates enacted by congress in October 1962; Effective Jan. 7, 1963, under which the first class postage rate became five cents. This stamp restores Washington to a position he has often held sine stamps were first issued in 1847—Since 1894, when the department of engraving and printing began printing stamps, there have been more than seventy different postage stamps portraying George Washington.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Springfield, Ill. 1962, and pre-stamped with $.05 Washington postage.

First day cover commemorating the new $.05 postal rates. Cachet features illustration of the U.S. capitol, an American flag, and the wording “.05 New Postal Rates-1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1962, and stamped with a $.05 George Washington postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of Andrew Jackson $.01 stamp. Cachet features portrait of Jackson, and the wording “1963-One cent Andrew Jackson.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1963, and stamped with a block of six $.01 Andrew Jackson postage stamps.

3. Stamp Releases and Commemorations First day cover commemorating the release of the $.03 Booklet Pane. Cachet features image of the Statue of Liberty, an illustration of the $.03 booklet and the wording “$.03 Regular postage Series of 1954, Booklet Pane.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1954, and stamped with a booklet pane of six $.03 Liberty postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.03 Booklet. Cachet features image of the Statue of Liberty and the wording “In God We Trust. Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C.1954, and stamped with a $.03 Liberty Postage Stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Abraham Lincoln stamp series 1954. Cachet features photos of the steel mills at Wheeling, a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the wording “Abraham Lincoln Series 1954-59, $.04 Booklet Pane.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Wheeling, W.VA, and stamped with a block of six $.04 Lincoln postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Abraham Lincoln booklet. Cachet features portrait of Abraham Lincoln with the wording “$.04 Lincoln Booklet, New Postage Rate of 1958, July 31, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Wheeling, W. VA 1958, and stamped with a $.04 Lincoln postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.05 Booklet of 1963. Cachet features image of the U.S. capitol, an American flag, and the wording $.05 Booklet of 1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1963, and stamped with a $.05 Washington postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the $.02 regular issue Jefferson stamp of 1954. Cachet features a mural of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the wording “$.02 Regular issue series of 1954, coil stamps.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Louis, MO 1954, and stamped four $.02 Jefferson postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.03 coil. Cachet features an illustration of the Statue of Liberty and the caption “In God We Trust. Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1954, and stamped with a $.03 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of $.03 coil stamps. Cachet features illustration of the Statue of Liberty surrounded by a length of stamps and the wording “$.03 Regular issue of 1954 coil stamps.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1954, and stamped with two $.03 Liberty stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.01 George Washington coil. Cachet features portrait of George Washington, an illustration of Mount Vernon, and the wording “$.01 Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD 1954, and stamped with three $.01 George Washington postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.01 regular issues series coil stamps. Cachet features an illustrations Baltimore’s Washington Monument, a portrait of Washington, the caption “honoring the 225th Anniversary Year of the Founding of the Baltimore Maryland”, and the wording “$.01 Regular Issue Series of 1954 Coil Stamps.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD1954, four $.01 George Washington postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.02 Jefferson coil stamp. Cachet features a portrait of Jefferson, an illustration of Monticello, and the wording “$.02 Regular Postage Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saint Louis, MO 1954, and stamped with two $.02 Jefferson postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.04 Lincoln coil stamp. Cachet features a portrait of Lincoln, and the wording of “$.04 Lincoln coil, New Postage Rate of 1958, July 31, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Mandan, N. Dak. 1958, and stamped with a $.04 Lincoln postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.04 Abraham Lincoln coil stamp. Cachet features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, an illustration of the Blockhouse of Fort McKeen, at Fort Abraham Lincoln State park, Mandan, North Dakota” and the wording “$.04 Abraham Lincoln coil stamp series of 1954-58.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Mandan, N.Dak. 1958, and stamped with two $.04 Lincoln postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.02 ½ Bunker Hill coil stamp. Cachet features an illustration of the Washington Monument, a scene from the battle of Bunker Hill, and the wording “$.02 ½ coil, September 9, 1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Los Angeles, Calif. 1959, and stamped with $.02½ Bunker Hill postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.02 ½ Bunker Hill Monument postage stamp. Cachet features image of Bunker Hill Monument, a Bunker Hill flag, and the wording “$.02½ Coil Stamp Liberty Series 1954-1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Los Angeles, Calif. 1959, and stamped with two $.02½ Bunker Hill postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.01¼ Ancient Plaza coil stamp. Cachet features image of the Ancient Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a strand of postage stamps, and the wording “$.01¼ Coil Stamp 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Santa Fe, N. Mex. 1960, and stamped with four $.01¼ Ancient Plaza postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.05 coil 1963. Cachet features illustration of the U.S. capitol, an American flag, and the wording “$.05 Coil 1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1962, and stamped with a $.05 George Washington postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the 1963 Andrew Jackson $.01 coil. Cachet features portrait of Jackson and the wording “1963 on cent Andrew Jackson Coil.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1963, and stamped with five $.01 Andrew Jackson postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the 1966 $.04 Lincoln Coil. Cachet features an illustration of Lincoln’s birthplace, an illustration of Lincoln, and the wording “$.04 Lincoln Coil 1966.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Springfield, Ill. 1966, and stamped with two $.04 Lincoln postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the 1966 $.05 Washington Coil. Cachet features illustration of Mount Vernon, a portrait of Washington, and the wording “$.05 Washington Coil.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cincinnati, OH 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Washington postage stamp.

Stamped Envelopes First day cover commemorating the release of the stamped envelope series of 1950. Cover features bald eagle flying with a banner in its beak bearing the words “Series of 1950,” and the wording “Stamped Envelopes. The 1950 series of stamped envelopes replaced the designs in use for general postal service since 1960. They were first placed on sale at the convention of the American stamp Dealers Association which was held in New York, No. 16-18, 1950.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1950, and pre-stamped with $.03 Washington postage.

First day cover commemorating the release of the stamped envelope series of 1950. Cover features bald eagle flying with a banner in its beak bearing the words “Series of 1950,” and the wording “Stamped Envelopes. The 1950 series of stamped envelopes replaced the designs in use for general postal service since 1960. They were first placed on sale at the convention of the American stamp Dealers Association which was held in New York, No. 16-18, 1950.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1950, and pre-stamped with $.01 John Adams postage and a $.02 John Adams postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the stamped envelope series of 1950. Cover features bald eagle flying with a banner in its beak bearing the words “Series of 1950,” and the wording “Stamped Envelopes. The 1950 series of stamped envelopes replaced the designs in use for general postal service since 1960. They were first placed on sale at the convention of the American stamp Dealers Association which was held in New York, No. 16-18, 1950.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1950, and pre-stamped with $.02 Washington postage and a $.01 Washington postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the 1958 $.04 Benjamin Franklin stamped envelope. Cover features portrait of Franklin, a farming scene in colonial Vermont, and the wording “$.04 Benjamin Franklin Stamped Envelope 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Montpelier, VT 1958, and pre-stamped with $.04 Benjamin Franklin postage.

First day cover commemorating the release of the 1958 $.04 Benjamin Franklin stamped envelope. Cover features portrait of Franklin and the wording $.04 Franklin Embossed Envelope. Montpelier, Vermont, July 31, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Montpelier, VT 1958, and pre-stamped with a $.04 Franklin postage.

First day cover commemorating the release of the 1960 $.02½ George Washington stamped envelope. Envelope features a portrait of Washington in profile and the wording “$.02½ stamped envelope. The stamped, embossed envelope of 2 ½ ct. denominations, similar in design to others of the regular issue was required to provide for third-class bulk mailing under changed postal rates become effective July 1, 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1960, and pre-stamped with $.02½ George Washington Postage and stamped with a $.01 ½ Mount Vernon postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.02 ½ George Washington stamped envelope. Cachet features image of downtown Chicago, and the wording “$.02 ½ George Washington Stamped Envelope 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked, Chicago Ill. 1960, and pre-stamped with $.02 ½ George Washington postage and a$.01 ½ Mount Vernon postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.01¼ Benjamin Franklin stamped envelope. Cover features a portrait of Franklin in profile and the wording “$.01¼ Stamped Envelope. The stamped embossed envelope of the $01 ¼ ct. denomination, similar in design to others of the regular issue was required to provide for third-class bulk mailing by non-profit organizations under changed postal rates to become effective July 1, 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Birmingham, Ala. 1960, pre-stamped with $.01 ¼ Benjamin Franklin postage and a $.03 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.01 ¼ Benjamin Franklin stamped envelope. Cover features a picture of Birmingham Alabama and the wording “Benjamin Franklin $.01 ¼ Stamped Envelope 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Birmingham, Ala. 1960, pre-stamped with $.01 ¼ Benjamin Franklin postage and a $.03 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.01 ¼ Liberty Bell stamped envelope. Cachet features an illustration of the Liberty Bell surrounded by a banner which reads “Proclaim Liberty through all the world,” and the wording “$.01 ¼ Stamped Envelope. The $.01 ¼ embossed envelope for use by authorized non-profit organizations was issued from Washington D.C. The posts office department awarded this envelope contract by competitive bidding.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1965, and pre-stamped with $.01¼ Liberty Bell postage and stamped with a $.04 Abraham Lincoln postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.05 stamped envelope. Cachet features an image of a bald eagle and the wording “$.05 stamped envelope. First in a new series of stamped envelopes issued in an effort to save the post office department money, the $.05 embossed envelope was issued from Williamsburg PA, home of the company under contract with the government to manufacture envelopes.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Williamsburg, PA 1965, and pre- stamped with $.05 bald eagle postage.

4. Postal Commemoratives First day cover commemorating the release of the $.20 Special Delivery stamp. Cachet features an illustration of a bald eagle perched on a shield reading “$.20 Special Delivery 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1954, and stamped with a $.20 Special Delivery stamp, and a $.03 International Red Cross stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.20 Special Delivery stamp. Cachet features illustration of a postal worker delivering the mail, illustrations of a plane, truck, and motorcycle, and the wording “$.20 Special Delivery Stamp Series of 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1954, and stamped with a block of four $.20 Special Delivery postage stamps and a $.03 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.30 Special Delivery stamp. Cachet features illustration of a postal worker, a mail truck, and the wording “$.30 Special Delivery Stamp 1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Indianapolis, Ind. 1957, and stamped with four $.30 Special Delivery postage stamps and a $.03 Maine Shipbuilding Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.30 Special Delivery stamp. Cachet features an illustration of a bald eagle perched on a shield reading “$.30 Special Delivery 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1954, and stamped with a $.30 Special Delivery stamp with selvage and plate number, and a $.03 Maine Shipbuilding Centennial postage stamp.

Postal Cards First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.02 postal card. Cachet features illustration of the U.S. capitol, a bald eagle holding a banner in its beak bearing the words “$.02 Postal Card Official Cachet.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1951, and pre-stamped with $.02 Benjamin Franklin postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.08 International Reply Postal Card. Cachet features image of the Statue of Freedom with the wording “$.08 International Reply Postal Card.” Card is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1956, and pre-stamped with $.04 Liberty postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.04 International Postal Card. Cachet features image of the Statue of Liberty, a bird with an envelope in its beak, and the wording “Official First Day Cover $.04 International Postal Card.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1956, and pre- stamped with $.04 Liberty postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.08 international reply card. Cachet features a world map with a bird flying across it with a letter in its beak and the words “$.08 International Reply Card.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y., and pre-stamped with a $.04 Liberty postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.04 international Postal Card. Cachet features illustration of the Statue of Liberty and the wording “$.04 International Postal Card.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y., and pre-stamped with $.04 Liberty postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.06 Reply Postal Card from Boise, Idaho. Cachet features an illustration of the Statue of Liberty, and the wording “$.06 Reply Postal Card Boise, Idaho, July 3, 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boise, Idaho 1958, and pre-stamped with $.03 Liberty postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.03 postal card series. Cachet features an illustration of the Statue of Liberty with the wording $.03 Postal Card. Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1958, and pre- stamped with $.03 postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.03 Postal Card Philadelphia PA. Cachet features an illustration of the Statue of Liberty and the wording “$.03 Postal Card Philadelphia, PA August 1, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1958, and pre-stamped with $.03 Liberty postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the $.06 Postal Reply Card from Boise Idaho. Cachet features illustration of the Idaho state capitol, a map of Idaho in the background, and the wording “$.06 Reply Postal Card 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boise, Idaho 1958, and stamped with $.03 Liberty postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.04 Postal Card with paid reply. Cachet features a profile illustration of Abraham Lincoln with the wording “$.04 Postal Card With Paid Reply”. The $.04 postal card was issued to conform to a raise in postal rates enacted by congress in October 1962. Effective Jan.7, 1963. It replaced the 3 ct. postal card that had been in use since Aug. 1, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Springfield, Ill. 1962, and pre-stamped with $.04 Lincoln postage.

First day cover postal card commemorating the release of the $.04 Postal Card with paid reply. Cachet features a profile illustration of Abraham Lincoln with the wording “$.04 Postal Card”. The $.04 postal card was issued to conform to a raise in postal rates enacted by congress in October 1962. Effective Jan.7, 1963. It replaced the 3 ct. postal card that had been in use since Aug. 1, 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Springfield, Ill. 1962, and pre-stamped with $.04 Lincoln postage.

First day cover postal card with “Visit the USA” $.11 postage. Cachet features photos of various American scenes: Mountains, New York City, a Native American on a horse in the plains, and a beach. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1966, and pre-stamped with $.11 “Visit the USA” postage.

Air Mail First Day Covers First Day Cover commemorating the release of the $.05 Virginia Dare postage stamp. Cachet features an illustration of a chick just hatched from an egg with the wording “Air Mail” and “Just Out! First Day Cover.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Manteo, N.C. 1937, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Virginia Dare postage stamps.

First Day Cover commemorating the release of the First Day $.06 Air Mail Booklet Panes. Cachet features the wording “First Day 6c Air Mail Booklet Pane Stamp Issues, Washington D.C. The development of Airmail in the United States Post Office System is definitely in 3 stages: 1—Pioneer period; 2—Government flights; 3—Contract Airmail (C.A.M.) contract airmail began on February 15, 192. On February 19, 1934, all C.A.M. contracts were cancelled and airmail was carried by the United States Army aeroplanes for 6 months, after which period contracts on airmail were again effected. The rate of postage on airmail is 6c for each ounce or fraction thereof, anywhere in the United States including Alaska. Also 6c per ounce to Canada. The first airmail booklet pane was the 10c Lindbergh, who made the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris. The second booklet pane is the 6c airmail stamp which will be issued on March 18, 1943.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.06 Air Mail postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating 1947 $.10 Air Mail. Cachet features an illustration of an airplane flying over a beach, an illustration of a globe, and the wording “1947 $.10 Air Mail Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a $.10 Air Mail stamp.

First day cover commemorating the $.05 Air Mail Coil Stamp. Cachet features a map of the continental United States which is marked with the air mail routes, an air plane flying above the map, and the wording “.05 Air Mail Coil Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1948, and stamped with a $.05 Air Mail postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the $.06 Air Mail Coil Stamp. Cachet features an image of a globe with a coil of stamps around it, an airplane, and the wording “$.06 Air Mail coil stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1949, and stamped with a $.06 Air Mail stamp.

First day cover commemorating the $.06 Air Mail stamp. Cachet features an image of a modern airplane, an illustration of the first airplane, the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk, N.C., and the wording “Man’s First Flight: The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk N.C.” and “1949 Six Cent Air Mail Stamp.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with two $.06 Air Mail Stamps.

First day cover postal card commemorating the $.04 Air Mail stamp. Cachet features a photo of a Douglas DC 7 plane and the wording “$.04 Airmail Postage Stamp 1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1954, and stamped with a $.04 Air Mail postage stamp.

First day cover pre-stamped Jet Air Mail envelope. Cachet features image of a jet in flight, and the wording “8ct Jet Air Mail Stamped Envelope. The unusual triangular $.08 airmail embossed envelope was issued from Chicago in conjunction with a regional meeting of the united postal stationery society. The post office department, by awarding this contract, hoped to save on printing costs.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1965, and pre-stamped with $.08 Airmail postage.

First day cover commemorating the new U.S. Airmail stamp 1967. Cover features illustration of jets flying in formation and the wording “New U.S. Airmail Stamp, Effective 1967. $.20 to Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Audubon, N.Y. 1967, and stamped with a $.20 Audubon Air Mail stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.20 United States International Air Mail stamp. Cachet features image of a jet flying across a map of the world, with the wording “$.20 United States International Air Mail Stamp ’67.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Audubon, N.Y., and stamped with a $.20 Audubon Air Mail stamp.

Philatelic Exhibitions First day cover commemorating the release of a souvenir plate of four stamps in compliment to the third International Philatelic Exhibition of 1936. Souvenir plate features the Connecticut tercentenary postage stamp, the California Pacific Exposition stamp, the Texas centennial stamp, and the Michigan centennial stamp. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1936, and stamped with above mentioned souvenir plate.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of United States Posta Stamps. Cachet features image of a mail carrier and a globe with the wording “100th Anniversary of United States Postal Stamps, 1847-1947.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947, and stamped with a Postage Stamp 100th Anniversary stamp plate.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of United States Postal Stamps. Cachet features image of a mail carrier and a globe with the wording “100th Anniversary of United States Postal Stamps, 1847-1947.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947, and stamped with a Postage Stamp 100th Anniversary stamp plate.

First day cover commemorating the 1947 Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition. Cachet features an illustration of the various methods of transporting mail: a man on a horse, a stage coach, and a train, with the caption “Continual Progress in the Transportation of Mail.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947, and stamped with a “United States Postage Stamp 100th Anniversary” stamp plate.

First day cover commemorating the 1947 Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition. Cachet features portrait of Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Franklin on a postage stamp, and the caption “Franklin from a Drawing by James B. Longacre.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y., and stamped with a $.03 U.S. Postage Centenary stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 1947 Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition. Cachet features portrait of George Washington, George Washington on a postage stamp, and the caption “Washington from a Painting by Gilbert Stuart.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y., and stamped with four $.03 U.S. Postage Centenary stamps.

Cover featuring the pre-stamped $.05 Airmail postage commemorating the U.S. Postage Centenary. Cover features cancel with the wording “Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition Station.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1947, and pre-stamped with $.05 Airmail centenary postage.

First day cover commemorating the 5th International Philatelic Exhibition 1956. Cover features illustration a $.03 and a $.08 Liberty stamp, a stamp album, tweezers, and a magnifying glass, and the wording “5th International Philatelic Exhibition.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1956, and stamped with a commemorative plate with the $.03 and a $.08 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the 5th International Philatelic Exhibition Souvenir Sheet. Cover features an illustration of the Statue of Liberty, and a triangular stamp bearing the wording “New York Coliseum, April 28-Ma 6 1956.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1956, and stamped with a Souvenir Sheet bearing a $.03 and a $.08 Liberty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 5th International Philatelic Exhibition. Cachet features an illustration of the New York Coliseum and the wording “5th International Philatelic Exhibition.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 International Philatelic Exhibition postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 5th International Philatelic Exhibition at the Coliseum in New York. Cover features a photo of the New York Coliseum, an illustration of the coliseum in Rome, and the wording “5th International Philatelic Exhibition 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1956, and stamped with four $.03 International Philatelic Exhibition postage stamps.

First day post card cover commemorating the 5th International Philatelic Exhibition. Cachet features illustration of the U.S. capitol dome, and the wording “5th International Philatelic Exhibition Commemorative $.02 post card.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1956, and pre-stamped with $.02 Liberty Torch postage.

First day cover commemorating the 6th International Philatelic Exhibition of 1966. Cachet features illustration of the U.S. capitol. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1966, and stamped with $.05 “6th International Philatelic Exhibition” postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 6th International Philatelic Exhibition Souvenir Sheet. Cachet features illustration of the Washington Monument and the wording “6th International Philatelic Exhibition Souvenir Sheet.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1966, and stamped with a $.05 International Philatelic Exhibition souvenir sheet.

5. Armed Forces Commemoratives First day cover commemorating United States Army and Navy heroes. Cachet features the Great Seal of the United States Navy, and the wording “Commemorating our national existence from the Revolutionary War to the Spanish American War. Our American Heroes in defeat and victory. U.S.A honors 17 heroes and 2 academies the resent these heroes to our country. 1776 to 1936.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1936, and stamped with three $.01 Jones and Barry postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Heroes of the American Army. Cachet features a portrait of George Washington and Nathaniel Greene, and an illustration of Washington looking over battle plans. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with three $.01 Washington and Greene postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Heroes of the American Navy. Cachet features portraits of Thomas MacDonough and Stephen Decatur, and an illustration of a battle at sea. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1937, and stamped with two $.02 MacDonough/Decatur postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Heroes of the American Army. Cachet features portraits of Andrew Jackson and Winfield Scott and painting of a battle scene from the Mexican American war. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1937, and stamped with two $.02 Jackson/ Scott postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Heroes of the American Army. Cachet features portraits of William Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, and a painting of a Civil War battle. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a $.03 Sherman, Grant, and Sheridan postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Heroes of the American Navy. Cachet features portraits of David G. Farragut and David, and a painting of a Civil War sea battle. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1937, and stamped with a $.03 Farragut/Porter postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Heroes of the American Army. Cachet features portraits of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee and a painting of a Civil War battle. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a $.04 Lee/Jackson postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Heroes of the American Navy. Cachet features portraits of Winfield S. Schley, George Dewey and William Sampson, and a painting of battle ships at sea. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a $.04 Sampson, Dewey, and Schley postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Heroes of America, U.S., Army 1936. Cachet features an illustration of a woman dress in robes, holding up laurels and a scroll reading “Heroes of America, U.S. Army”, woman is standing on a platform of flags and cannons, guarded by two soldiers with bayonet rifles, and the wording “First Day issue”. Cover is addressed, postmarked West Point, N.Y. 1937, and stamped with a $.05 West Point postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating West Point Military Academy. Cachet features an image of West Point Military Academy. Cover is addressed, postmarked West Point, N.Y. 1937, and stamped with a $.05 West Point postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Annapolis Naval Academy. Cachet features image an image of Annapolis Naval Academy. Cover is addressed, postmarked Annapolis, Maryland 1937, and stamped with a $.05 Naval Academy postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Heroes of the American Navy. Cachet features Victory holding a scroll that reads “Heroes of America, U.S. Navy”, standing on the seal of the U.S. Navy and flanked by Naval ships. Cover is addressed, postmarked Annapolis, Maryland 1937, and stamped with a $.05 U.S. Naval Academy postage stamp.

First day cover featuring the Honorable discharge emblem. Cachet features the Honorable Discharge Emblem, and the wording “Honorable Discharge Emblem, for distinguished service to his country.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1946, and stamped with a $.03 Honorable Discharge postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Four Chaplains Memorial. Cover features images of the four honored Chaplains: Rev. George L. Fox, Rev. Clark V. Poling, Rabbi Alexander Goode, and Rev. John P. Washington, and the caption “Unity in Brotherhood, Three Faiths-One God.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Four Chaplains postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Gold Star Mothers of America. Cachet features an image of a woman placing a wreath at the Eternal Light. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Gold Star postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Women of the Armed Services. Cachet features four women in the different Armed services uniforms and the caption “Honoring the Women of the United States Armed Services.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1952, and stamped with a $.03 Women in Armed Services postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Women of the Armed Services. Cover features women in the four Armed Services uniforms standing arm in arm, an illustration of a nurse with a hypodermic needle, a woman tending to sick soldiers, with the caption “WACS, WAVES. WAFS, Women Maries. Honoring the Women in our Armed Services.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with four $.03 Women in Armed Services postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the National Guards. Cachet features the Seal of the National Guard, an illustration of troops marching in formation, airplanes flying overhead, and the caption “A Salute to the National Guards, the oldest military organization in the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a $.03 National Guard Postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the National Guard. Cachet features an illustration of a National Guardsmen in battle on a field telephone, the seal of the National Guard, and the wording “Honoring the National Guard, the organized Militia.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a block of four $.03 National Guard postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Armed Forces Reserve. Cachet features an illustration of a soldier holding a rifle, the liberty bell, surrounded by the words “Strength in Reserve”, and caption “Armed Forces Reserve, Armed Forces Day, May, 1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. and stamped with a $.03 Armed Forces Reserve postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Armed Forces Reserve. Cachet features an illustration of the Minute Man statue, illustrations of a tank and a ship, and the wording “Honoring the Armed Forces Reserve.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1955, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Armed Forces Reserve postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. Cachet features illustration of a fighter jet and bomber in flight, an illustration of the Wright Brothers’ airplane, and the wording “50th Anniversary of U.S. Air Force.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1957, and stamped with a $.06 Air Force 50th Anniversary postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation. Cachet features illustration of an airplane taking off from a Navy ship, the Navy wings, and the wording “50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Diego, Calif. 1961, stamped with a $.04 Naval Aviation anniversary postage stamp, and a hand stamp that reads “50th Year Naval Aviation”.

First day cover post card honoring the U.S. Coast Guard. Cachet features image of Coast Guard ships, the Coast Guard emblem, and the wording “Coast Guard: The U.S. Coast Guard, fourth arm of our fighting forces, was founded in 1790 to guard our coasts from smugglers and pirates. If still performs this and many other peace time duties while its war time activities call for service on a world wide scale in addition to guarding shipping convoys and operating anti-submarine patrols, coast guard personnel mans and operates invasion barges combat transports and supply ships without which no invasion beach head could be established and held. In every invasion “The Coast Guard lands the Punch.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Newburyport, MA 1965, and pre-stamped with $.04 U.S. Coast Guard Anniversary postage.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the U.S.M.C. Ready Reserve. Cachet features an illustration of a soldier in battle, and the words “50t Anniversary U.S.M.C. Ready Reserve 1916-1966.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Marine Corps 50th Anniversary postage stamp.

6. Civil War Commemorative Covers First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Cachet features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and the wording “Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and adopted in 1865 as the thirteenth amendment.” Cover is addressed, postmarked World’s Fair Sta., N.Y. 1940, and stamped with a block of four Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Cachet features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and the wording “Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and adopted in 1865 as the thirteenth amendment.” Cover is addressed, postmarked World’s Fair Sta., N.Y. 1940, and stamped with a Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Gettysburg Address. Cover features an illustration of the Lincoln Speech memorial in Gettysburg PA, a portrait of Lincoln, an illustration of the speech, and the caption “85th Anniversary of the Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.” Cover is address, postmarked Gettysburg PA 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Gettysburg address postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Gettysburg Address. Cover features an illustration of the Lincoln Speech memorial in Gettysburg PA, a portrait of Lincoln, an illustration of the speech, and the caption “85th Anniversary of the Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.” Cover is address, postmarked Gettysburg, PA 1948, and stamped with four $.03 Gettysburg address postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Last Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Cachet features image of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, the G.A.R. Badge, and the wording “Last Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Indianapolis, Indiana.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Indianapolis, Ind. 1949, and stamped with a $.03 G.A.R postage stamp.

First day cover honoring United Confederate Veterans. Cover features an illustration of the sun setting behind a confederate flag, a tripod of bayoneted rifles, and the Confederate Monument. Cover is addressed, postmarked Norfolk, VA 1951, and stamped with a $.03 Confederate Veterans Final Reunion postage stamp.

First day cover honoring United Confederate Veterans. Cover features an illustration of the sun setting behind a confederate flag, a tripod of bayoneted rifles, and the Confederate Monument. Cover is addressed, postmarked Norfolk, VA 1951, and stamped with four $.03 Confederate Veterans Final Reunion postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Robert E. Lee. Cachet features portrait of Lee, an illustration of his Arlington mansion, and the caption “Robert E. Lee, 1807-1870, Distinguished soldier and Southern leader.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Norfolk, VA 1955, and stamped with four $.30 Robert E. Lee postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the Civil War. Cover features a depiction of the Bombardment of Fort Sumter, a Union Army hat and a Confederate Army hat, and the wording “Civil War Centennial 1851-1961.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Charleston, S.C. 1961, and stamped with four $.04 Fort Sumter postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of the Civil War. Cachet features an illustration of the Bombardment of Fort Sumter, a Union and a Confederate flag, and the wording “Civil War Centennial Bombardment of Fort Sumter by the Confederates April 12, 1861.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Charleston, S.C. 1961, stamped with a $.04 Fort Sumter postage stamp, and hand stamped with a cannon burst stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Battle of Shiloh. Cachet features an illustration of a cannon on the battlefield of the Battle of Shiloh, a Union and Confederate flag, and the wording “Civil War Centennial: Battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Shiloh, Tenn. 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Battle of Shiloh postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Battle of Gettysburg. Cachet features an illustration of a cannon in a forest, a Union and a Confederate flag, and the caption “Civil War Centennial, Battle of Gettysburg 1863-1963. July 1-2-3 1863.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Gettysburg, VA. 1963, and stamped with a $.05 Gettysburg postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation. Cover features an illustration of the Lincoln statue at the Lincoln memorial, an illustration of the Lincoln Memorial building, and the wording “100th Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation 1863-1963.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1963, and stamped with a $.05 Emancipation Proclamation postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of the Battle of the Wilderness. Cover features portraits of Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. Cover features silhouettes of soldiers loading cannons, a Union flag and a Confederate flag, and the wording “Civil War Centennial Battle of the Wilderness, 1864-1865.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fredericksburg, VA 1964, and stamped with a $.05 “The Wilderness” postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Cover features an illustration of Lee and Grant on horses at the courthouse at Appomattox, and the caption “Civil War Centennial, Lee surrenders to Grant Appomattox, 1865- 1965.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Appomattox, VA, and stamped with a $.05 Appomattox postage stamp.

7. World War II Commemorative Covers First day cover honoring National Defense. Cachet features soldiers from three branches of the Armed Forces caring an American flag with the wording “National Defense.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1940, and stamped with a block of four $.03 For Defense postage stamps.

First day cover honoring National Defense. Cachet features soldiers from three branches of the Armed Forces caring an American flag with the wording “National Defense.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1940, and stamped with a block of four $.02 Army Navy for Defense postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the National Defense postage series. Cachet features an emblem of two flags around a laurel wreath, with the wording “First Day National Defense Series 1940. The issuance of the National Defense stamps is to help awaken in the hearts of each American loyalty and patriotism, and to bring a closer tie of industry, security, and sane conservation.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1940, and stamped with a $.03 For Defense postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the National Defense postage series. Cachet features an eternal flame, with the wording “First Day National Defense Series 1940. The issuance of the National Defense stamps is to help awaken in the hearts of each American loyalty and patriotism, and to bring a closer tie of industry, security, and sane conservation.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1940, and stamped with two$.02 For Defense postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the National Defense postage series. Cachet features the Statue of Liberty, with the wording “First Day National Defense Series 1940. The issuance of the National Defense stamps is to help awaken in the hearts of each American loyalty and patriotism, and to bring a closer tie of industry, security, and sane conservation.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1940, and stamped with three $.01 For Defense postage stamps.

First day cover featuring the newly released $.06 air mail postage stamp. Cachet features illustration of the glob with a dagger and palm fronds with the wording “United in the Defense of Freedom.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1941, and stamped with a $.06 air mail postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.03 Win the War stamp. Cachet features an American Eagle perched on a banner that reads “Win the War”, emblazoned over a ‘V’ for victory, and an illustration of the arms industries building artillery, planes, tanks, and ships for the war, with the caption “The U.S. eagle is in it to win it.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1942, and stamped with a $.03 Win the War stamp.

First day cover commemorating the release of the $.03 Win the War stamp. Cachet features an illustration of an American eagle with its wings in a ‘V’ perched on a rifle, and surrounded by the banner reading “Fight for Victory.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C.1 942, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Win the War stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the Chinese Resistance postage stamps. Cachet features a map of China with surrounding wording which reads “Fight the War and Build the Country”, and the caption “Commemorating five years resistance of the Chinese People to Japanese Aggression.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Denver, Colo. 1942, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Chinese Resistance postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the United Nations stamp. Cover features illustration of a fighter plane in flight, and the wording “United Nations. The United Nations stamp was issued Jan. 14, 1943 to commemorate the progress and achievements of the nations allied with the United States and as a tribute to their unity in the march to victory over the foes of liberty and democracy.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with two $.02 United Nations postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the release of the Four Freedoms stamp. Cover features an illustration of the Statue of Liberty with the wording “Four Freedoms. The ‘Four Freedoms; postage stamp was issued Feb. 12, 1943, to emphasize the necessity of worldwide freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear as stated in the so-called “Atlantic Charter.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with three $.01 Four Freedoms postage stamps.

First day cover Occupied Nations Asiatic series commemorating the Philippines. Cachet features a portrait of President Quezon, students on the steps of the University of the Philippines, and the caption “Philippines where a small band of American and Philippino defenders made history at Bataan and Corregidor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C.1944, and stamped with a $.03 Philippines postage stamp.

First day cover Occupied Nations Asiatic Series honoring the Philippines. Cachet features a portrait of President Quezon, students on the steps of the University of the Philippines, and the caption “Philippines where a small band of American and Philippino defenders made history at Bataan and Corregidor.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C.1944, and stamped with four $.03 Philippines postage stamps.

Cover commemorating D Day. Cachet features the wording “D Day. The world has waited for this day, June 6th 1944. The United Nations Armies landing on the Northern Coast of France to invade the Hitler Fortress, to destroy the German Army and free the world of the Hun menace.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Tulsa, Okla. 1944, and stamped with a $.03 Win the War postage stamp.

First day cover Occupied Nations Asiatic Series honoring Korea. Cachet features an image of the Temple of Heaven in Seoul, Korean characters, and the caption “Korea Year of oppression have never extinguished the spirit or hope of for complete independence.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1944, and stamped with a $.05 Korea postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Armed Forces. Cachet features photos of the battle scenes on Iwo Jima. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with a $.03 Iwo Jima postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Armed Forces, U.S. Marine Corps. Cachet features photos of the battle scenes on Iwo Jima. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Iwo Jima postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Armed Forces, U.S. Army. Cachet features photos of battle scenes from Remagen Bridgehead. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, ands tamped with a $.03 U.S. Army postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Armed Forces, U.S. Navy. Cachet features photos aboard the U.S.S. Iowa of the Third Fleet. Cover is addressed, postmarked Annapolis, MD. 1945, and stamped with a $.03 U.S. Navy postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Armed Forces, U.S. Coast Guard. Cachet features photos of operations on a South Pacific Beachhead. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1945, and stamped with a $.03 U.S. Coast Guard postage stamp.

Cover commemorating unconditional surrender. Cachet features a fist labeled “Allied Might” punching the chin of Adolf Hitler, and the caption “Nazi Armies crushed by Allied Might, German Surrenders, ending the war in Europe. Entire World celebrating this day. Cover is addressed, postmarked Ventura, Calif. 1945, and stamped with a $.03 Win the War postage stamp.

Cover commemorating V.J. Day. Cachet features the wording “V.J. Day. Japan signs surrender terms this day, marking the end of World War No. 2.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Ventura, Calif. 1945, and stamped with a $.03 Iowa Jima postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Armed forces, U.S. Merchant Marine. Cachet features photos of U.S. Liberty ships with the caption “Loading the sinews of war.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1946, and stamped with a $.03 U.S. Merchant Marine postage stamp.

First day cover honoring General George S. Patton Jr. Cover features a photo portrait of Patton, an illustration of a tank in battle, and the wording “Honoring General George S. Patton Jr., 1885-1945.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fort Knox, KY 1953, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Patton postage stamps.

First day cover honoring General George S. Patton Jr. Cover features an illustrated portrait of Patton in a helmet, a scene of tanks in battle, and the wording “Honoring General George S. Patton Jr. 1885-1945.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fort Knox, KY 1953, and stamped with a $.03 Patton postage stamp.

8. World War II Over-Run Countries of Europe First day cover honoring the liberation of Luxembourg. Cachet features the flag of Luxembourg, a phoenix rising from flames, a torch, sword, and laurels, the Luxembourg coat of arms, and the word “Luxembourg.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Luxembourg postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Over-Run Countries of Europe series, Luxembourg. Cachet features the Coat of Arms of Luxembourg, and the wording “The United States Honors the Over-Run Countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Luxembourg postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Netherlands. Cachet features an illustration of the Dutch flag, tulips, a sword, a torch, the crest of Queen Wilhelmina, and the wording “With our victory, tulips will bloom again, the sun of freedom shine where now is pagan darkness.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Netherlands postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Netherlands as an over-run country. Cachet features the coat of arms of the Netherlands and the wording “The United States Honors the Over-Run Countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Netherlands postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Belgium. Cachet features an illustration of the Belgian flag, a lion fighting a snake, a sword and a torch. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Belgium postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Belgium as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the Belgian crest, and the wording “Belgium. The United States honor the over-run countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with four $.05 Belgium postage stamps.

First day cover honoring France as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the emblem of the French Resistance, the French flag, the Statue of Liberty, a sword and laurel, and the wording “A crushed nation can rise and fight again.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 France postage stamp.

First day cover honoring France as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the coat of arms of the French Resistance and the wording “France: The United States Honors the Over-Run Countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a block of four $.05 France postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Greece as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the Greek flag, a sword and torch, a Greek soldier standing in front of a Greek landscape with the words “We will be free again.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C., and stamped with a $.05 Greece postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Greece as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the Greek coat of arms and the wording “Greece: The United State honors the over-run countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1945, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Greece postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Yugoslavia as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the flag of Yugoslavia, a portrait of Gen. Draja Mihailovich with the quote “We will not give up!”, two crossed swords, a torch, and the Yugoslavian emblem. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Yugoslavia postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Yugoslavia as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the coat of arms of Yugoslavia and the wording “Yugoslavia: The United State honors the over-run countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Yugoslavia postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Albania as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the Albanian flag, a goat, torch, and laurels. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Albania postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Albania as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the Albania coat of arms and the wording “Albania: the United States honors the over-run countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Albania postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Austria. Cover features the Austrian flag, a swastika dripping with blood between two shackled hands, two swords and a torch, and the words “the day of liberation shall not be so far off.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Austria postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Austria as an over-run nation country of Europe. Cachet features the Austrian coat of arms and the wording “Austria: The United States honors the over-run countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Austria postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Denmark as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the Danish flag, shackled hands with a broken chains, a ‘V’ for victory, and a hand holding a torch. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Denmark stamp.

First day cover honoring Denmark as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the Danish coat of arms and the wording “Denmark: The United States honor the over-run countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Denmark postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Norway as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the Norwegian flag, an illustration of the Norwegian destroyer the “Sleipner”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Norway postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Norway as an over-run country of Europe. Cachet features the Norwegian coat of arms and the wording “Norway: The United States honors the over-run countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with four $.05 Norway postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Czechoslovakia as an over-run country of Europe. Cover features the Czechoslovakian flag, an eternal flame sitting on a pedestal with the wording “Lidice: We won’t forget.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Czechoslovakia postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Czechoslovakia as an over-run country of Europe. Cover features the Czechoslovakian coat of arms, and the wording “Czechoslovakia: The United States honors the over-run countries of Europe.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1943, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Czechoslovakian postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Poland as an over-run country of Europe. Cover features the Polish flag, an eagle, a crouching man with arms out-stretched, a swastika in a pool of blood, and a rising sun. Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago Ill. 1943, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Poland postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Poland. Cover features the coat of arms of Poland and the wording “Poland: The invasion of the Republic of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939. In violation of a non-aggression pact, precipitated World War II. After the occupation of their territory, thousands of Poles went to England where, serving in the armed forces of the United Nations they form the largest contingent from any of the over-run countries.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1943, and stamped with a $.05 Poland stamp.

First day cover honoring the Republic of China. Cover features a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, a quote from him reading “Fight the war, build the country” and the caption “The Republic of China: The Republic of china commemorative stamp was issued to memorialize China’s long and continuing fight against the Japanese invaders and in commemoration of the founding of the Chinese Republic by Dr. Sun Yat Sen in 1911. The stamp was issued at Denver, Colo. July 7, 1942.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Denver, Colo. 1942, and stamped with a $.05 Republic of China postage stamp.

9. International Peace Keeping Unions First day cover commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Pan American Union. Cachet features a globe behind the words “Official organization of the twenty-one Republics of the American continent. It was established by the first International Conference of American States held at Washington in 1880 -1890. The Pan American Union is dedicated to the peace and progress of the Americas. Its essential duty is to make effective the resolutions adopted by the successive Pan American conferences and to direct its activities toward the development of closer commercial, financial and cultural relations among the American Nations.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1940, and stamped with a $.03 Pan American Union postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Pan American Union. Cachet features a globe behind the words “Official organization of the twenty-one Republics of the American continent. It was established by the first International Conference of American States held at Washington in 1880 -1890. The Pan American Union is dedicated to the peace and progress of the Americas. Its essential duty is to make effective the resolutions adopted by the successive Pan American conferences and to direct its activities toward the development of closer commercial, financial and cultural relations among the American Nations.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1940, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Pan American Union postage stamps.

First day cover honoring NATO. Cachet features the flags of all the nations in NATO: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Great Britain, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, the United States, Turkey, Portugal, the Netherlands, Iceland, Greece, and France, and the wording “North Atlantic Treaty Organization.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1952, and stamped with a $.03 NATO postage stamp.

First day cover honoring NATO. Cachet features portraits of Admiral Lynde McCormick and General Dwight D. Eisenhower, a laurel wreath surrounding the names of all the countries in NATO: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Portugal, United States, United Kingdom, Iceland, Luxembourg, Italy, Norway, Turkey, Greece, and features the wording ‘Honoring NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1952, and stamped with a block of four $.03 NATO postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 10th Anniversary of NATO. Cover features the NATO flag, a globe, and the wording “10th Anniversary 1949-1959 North Atlantic Treaty Organization.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, stamped with a $.04 NATO postage stamp, and a NATO flag hand stamp reading “NATO Alliance for Peace.”

First day cover honoring the 10th Anniversary of NATO. Cover features a photo of the NATO headquarters at the Palais de Chaillot, Paris, and the wording “NATO 10th anniversary of the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty by Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, the Netherlands, Turkey, United States, United Kingdom, Western Germany.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with a block of four $.04 NATO 10th Anniversary postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the United Nations Regular $.50 stamp. Cover features an illustration of the United Nations building. Cover is addressed, postmarked United Nations N.Y., and stamped with a $.50 United Nations postage stamp.

First day cover honoring SEATO. Cachet features an illustration of SEATO headquarters in Bangkok, the SEATO emblem, and the wording “South-East Asia Treaty Organization.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 SEATO postage stamp.

First day cover honoring SEATO. Cachet features an illustration of the SEATO emblem surrounded by flags of the members: Australia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, United States, United Kingdom, Thailand, Philippines, and the wording “South-East Asia Treaty Organization.” Cover features a hand stamp of a flag with the words “South East Asia Treaty Organization.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a block of four $.04 SEATO postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Alliance for Progress. Cachet features a map of North and South America and the wording “Alliance for Progress, Second Anniversary. Contributing toward the common market objectives of the nations involved.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1963, and stamped with a $.05 Alliance for Progress postage stamp.

Folder 2 Envelope: 1. General History Commemoratives First day cover commemorating 100 years of Baseball. Cachet features illustrations of a baseball players pitching, at bat, and catching, with the wording “100 years of Baseball.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cooperstown N.Y. 1939, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Baseball Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating 100 years of Baseball. Cachet features illustrations of a baseball players pitching, at bat, and catching, with the wording “100 years of Baseball.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cooperstown, N.Y. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 Baseball Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Cuatro Centennial Exposition. Cachet features illustrations of a Zuni pueblo flanked by a Native American, and Spanish conquistadors with the caption “Coronado, 1540-1940. Captured Zuni pueblos of New Mexico in 1540, discovered the Moqui country in Arizona, Grand Canyon of Colorado, and country along the Rio Grande. Cover is addressed, postmarked Albuquerque, N. Mex. 1940, and stamped with a $.03 Coronado Cuatro Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Motion Pictures. Cachet features a portrait of Thomas Alva Edison, an illustration of a woman looking into an Edison Kinetoscope with the caption “On April 4, 1894, a group of amazed people gazed into the first moving picture machine,” and a background illustration of a movie theater. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1944, and stamped with a $.03 Moving pictures 50th Anniversary postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Motion Pictures. Cachet features a portrait of Thomas Alva Edison, an illustration of a woman looking into an Edison Kinetoscope with the caption “On April 4, 1894, a group of amazed people gazed into the first moving picture machine,” and a background illustration of a movie theater. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1944, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Moving pictures 50th Anniversary postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute. Cachet features an illustration of the Smithsonian Institute, an exhibition room in the Smithsonian, and background illustration of the United States capitol dome, and the wording “100th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute. Founded in 1840 under the will of James Smithson for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1946, and stamped with a $.03 Smithsonian Institute centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute. Cachet features an illustration of the Smithsonian Institute, an exhibition room in the Smithsonian, and background illustration of the United States capitol dome, and the wording “100th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute. Founded in 1840 under the will of James Smithson for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1946, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Smithsonian Institute centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the acquisition of New Mexico. Cachet features a portrait of General Stephen W. Kearny, a background illustration of soldiers in a line with a commander on horseback, and the wording “100th Anniversary of the acquisition of New Mexico. In the summer of 184, General Kearny and his Missouri volunteers marched from Ft. Leavenworth over the old Santa Fe Trail and took possession of New Mexico.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Santa Fe, N. Mex. 1946, and stamped with a $.03 Stephen Watt Kearny Expedition postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the journey of the Mormons to Salt Lake City, Utah. Cachet features an illustration of the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, a portrait of Brigham Young, a pen and ink sketch of a Conestoga wagon and the sea gull monument, and the wording “100th Anniversary commemorating the journey of the Mormons under Brigham Young to the shores of Salt Lake, Utah 1847-1947.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Salt Lake City Utah 1947, and stamped with a $.03 Utah Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the journey of the Mormons to Salt Lake City, Utah. Cachet features an illustration of the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, a portrait of Brigham Young, a pen and ink sketch of a Conestoga wagon and the sea gull monument, and the wording “100th Anniversary commemorating the journey of the Mormons under Brigham Young to the shores of Salt Lake, Utah 1847-1947.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Salt Lake City, Utah 1947, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Utah Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the gold centennial of California. Cachet features an illustration of a man panning for gold in a river in the mountains of California surrounded by the words “California Gold Centennial, 1848-1948.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Coloma, Calif. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 California Gold Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the gold centennial of California. Cachet features a portrait of James W. Marshall, an illustration of Sutter’s Mill where Marshall first discovered gold, a pen and ink sketch of men panning for gold, and the caption “100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in California.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Coloma, Calif. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 California Gold Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Woman’s Rights Convention. Cachet features an illustration of the Wesleyan Methodist Church where the meeting was held, and the caption “100th Anniversary Woman’s Rights Convention. Meeting held at Wesleyan Methodist Church, Seneca Falls, N.Y. July 19, 1848.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seneca Falls, N.Y. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 100 Years of Progress of Women postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating 100 years of Poultry Progress in America. Cachet features an illustration of a Light Brahma hen, a pen and ink sketch of some chicks, and the wording “Light Brahma hen, descendant of the original introduced at the first Boston Poultry show in 1849.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New Haven, Conn. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Poultry Progress Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the Trail of Tears. Cachet features a Native American riding a horse through the plains with the wording “Creek, Seminole, Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw. Centennial Celebration of the Trail of Tears.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Muskogee, Okla. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 “Indian Centennial” postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the arrival of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma. Cachet features an illustration of Native American walking the Trail of Tears, portraits of the leaders of the Five Tribes: Push-Ma- Ta-ha (Choctaw), Yoholomicco (Creek), Sho-Ni-On (Chickasaw), Se-quo-yah (Cherokee), and Osceola (Seminole). Cover is addressed, postmarked Muskogee, Okla. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 “Indian Centennial” postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the organization of the Rough Riders. Cachet features a portrait of “Bucky” O’Neill, an illustration of a statue of Captain William Owen “Bucky” O’Neill in Prescott Arizona, a pen and ink sketch of the rough riders riding into battle, and the caption “50th Anniversary of the Organization of the Rough Riders.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Prescott, Ariz. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Rough Riders postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the return of the Wright Brothers’ airplane from England to the United States. Cachet features an illustration of the Wright brothers’ plane in the Smithsonian, portraits of Wilbur and Orville Wright, and the caption “Commemorating the return of the Wright Brothers’ airplane to the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Kitty Hawk, N.C. 1949, and stamped with a $.06 Wright Brothers airmail postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the National Capital Sesquicentennial. Cachet features the statue of Freedom atop the dome of the national capitol in Washington D.C., and the wording “$.03 Freedom, National Capital Sesquicentennial. Washington 1800-1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1950, and stamped with a block of four $.03 National Capital Sesquicentennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the National Capital Sesquicentennial. Cachet features the statue of Freedom atop the dome of the national capitol in Washington D.C., and the wording “$.03 Freedom, National Capital Sesquicentennial. Washington 1800-1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1950, and stamped with a $.03 National Capital Sesquicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn. Cachet features an illustration of George Washington at the Battle of Brooklyn, and the wording “Commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Brooklyn, N.Y. 1951, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Battle of Brooklyn postage stamps.

2. General History Commemoratives First day cover commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the arrival in America of the Marquis de Lafayette. Cachet features a portrait of the Marquis de Layfayette and the wording “175th Anniversary of the arrival in America of the Marquis de Lafayette.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Georgetown, S.C. 1952, and stamped with a $.03 Marquis de Lafayette postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the arrival in America of the Marquis de Lafayette. Cachet features a portrait of Lafayette, an illustration of a ship at sea, and the wording “175th Anniversary of the arrival in America of the Marquis de Lafayette”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Georgetown, S.C., 1952, and stamped with block of four $.03Marquis de Lafayette postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Commodore Perry’s Negotiations with Japan. Cachet features a portrait of Perry, an illustration of Perry’s ships in Tokyo Bay, and the wording “100th Anniversary of Commodore Perry’s negotiations with Japan, opening its trade doors to foreign trade.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1953, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Centennial of the Opening of Japan postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Lew and Clark Expedition. Cover features portraits of Lewis and Clark, an illustration of t he expedition in canoes, and the wording “150th Anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, 1804-1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Sioux City, Iowa 1954, and stamped with a $.03 Lewis and Clark Expedition postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Cachet features portraits of Lewis and Clark, an illustration of the expedition in a canoe, and the wording “150th Anniversary Lewis and Clark Expedition 1804-5-6.” Cover was addressed, postmarked Sioux City, Iowa 1954, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Lewis and Clark Expedition postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Susan B. Anthony $.50 Regular postage series of 1955. Cachet features portrait of Anthony, her birthplace in Adams, Mass., and the caption “Susan B. Anthony, 1820-1906. Reformer, lecturer, and writer, Pioneer leader in the extension of women’s rights.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Louisville, KY 1955, and stamped with a block of $.50 Susan B. Anthony postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Bicentennial Anniversary of Fort Ticonderoga. Cachet features an illustration of the Fort, a man poised to light a cannon, and the wording “Bicentennial Anniversary of Fort Ticonderoga 1755- 1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Ticonderoga, N.Y. 1955, and stamped with a $.03 Fort Ticonderoga postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Fort Ticonderoga. Cachet features a portrait of Ethan Allen, a photo of the battlements at Fort Ticonderoga, and the wording “200th Anniversary of Fort Ticonderoga. Key to a continent, strategic stronghold in French & Indian wars, captured by Ethan Allen in surprise attack in 1775. 1775-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Ticonderoga, N.Y. 1955, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Fort Ticonderoga postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Alamo. Cachet features an illustration of the Alamo, an inset illustration of the Battle at the Alamo, and the wording “$.09 Regular postage series for 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Antonio, Tex. 1956, and stamped with a $.09 ‘The Alamo’ postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the siege at the Alamo. Cachet features an illustration of the Alamo, portraits of James Bowie, David Crockett, and William Travis, and the caption “Scene of the siege and massacre in the war for Texas Independence, March 1836.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Antonio Tex. 1956, and stamped with a block of four $.09 ‘The Alamo’ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Independence Hall. Cachet features an illustration of Independence Hall, an inset illustration of a family visiting the Liberty Bell, and the wording “$.10 Regular Postage Series of 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA, and stamped with a $.10 Independence Hall postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Independence Hall. Cachet features photo of Independence Hall, the caption “Independence Hall, Philadelphia P.A.”, and “$.10 Regular Postage Series of 1954-56.” Cover is addressed postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1956, and stamped with a block of four $.10 Independence hall postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the International Naval Review at the 1957 Jamestown Festival. Cachet features an illustration of ships at sea, and the words “International naval Review ‘Freedom of the Seas’ Jamestown Festival 1607- 1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked U.S.S. Saratoga, Norfolk VA. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 International Naval Review postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Jamestown Festival. Cachet features an illustration of the Godspeed, Discovery, and Susan Constant, and the wording “1607-1957 Jamestown Festival, International Naval Review.” Cover is addressed, postmarked U.S.S. Saratoga, Norfolk VA 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 International Naval Review postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the International Geophysical Year. Cover features an illustration of the globe in space, the letters IGY and a dogsled team running across the snow. Cover features a hand stamp of a globe and the word “International Geophysical Year” in French and English. Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1958, and stamped with a $.03 International Geophysical Year postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the International Geophysical Year. Cachet features a photo of “Little America-Operation Deepfreeze” (A man working on equipment in the Arctic), and the wording “1957-1958, IGY, International Geophysical Year.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1958, and stamped with a block of four $.03 International Geophysical Year postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Gunston Hall. Cachet features a portrait of George Mason, an illustration Gunston Hall from an angle, and the wording “200th Anniversary of Gunston Hall, Home of George Mason.” Cover features a hand stamp of the coat of arms of George Mason. Cover is addressed, postmarked Lorton, VA 1958, and stamped with a $.03 Gunston Hall postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Gunston Hall. Cachet features a portrait of George Mason, an illustration of Guston Hall from the front, the caption “George Mason, Virginia Planter, Statesman, Father of the Bill of Rights,” and “200th Anniversary of Gunston Hall Fairfax County, Virginia 1758- 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Lorton, VA 1958, and stamped with a block of four Gunston Hall postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Polar Explorations. Cachet features an illustration of a man in arctic apparel and a man mushing a dogsled. Cover features a hand stamp of a map of the arctic. Cover is addressed, postmarked Cresson, PA 1959, and stamped with a $.04 1959 Arctic Explorations postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Arctic Explorations 1909-1959. Cachet features a photo of Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the North Pole, an illustration of a dog sled parked beside a shipwreck frozen in the ice, and the caption “50 years of Arctic Explorations 1909-1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cresson, PA 1959, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Arctic Explorations postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Bunker Hill Monument built in 1825. Cover features a photo of the monument in Boston, Mass., an illustration of Washington leading troops to battle, and the wording “Bunker Hill Monument built in 1825, commemorating the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775.” Cover features a hand stamp of the Minute Man statue. Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1959, and stamped with a block of four $.02 ½ Bunker Hill postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Battle at Bunker Hill. Cachet features an illustration of the Battle, the monument in the background with the caption “Boston Mass.” Cover features a hand stamp of the Minute Man statue. Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1959, and stamped with two $.02 ½ Bunker Hill postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Silver Centennial at the Comstock Lode in Nevada. Cachet features an illustration of men mining for silver in the desert with the wording “Silver Centennial, discover of silver at the Comstock Lode in Nevada, 1859-1959.” Cover features a hand stamp of the outline of Nevada. Cover is addressed, postmarked Virginia City, Nev. 1959, and stamped with a $.04 Silver Centennial postage stamp.

3. General History Commemoratives First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of silver at Comstock Lode Nevada. Cachet features an illustration of mining at Comstock Lode in 1959, a portrait of H.T.P. Comstock, and the wording “100th Anniversary of the discovery of Silver, Comstock Lode, Nevada.” Cover features a hand stamp of the shape of the state of Nevada. Cover is addressed, postmarked Virginia City, Nevada 1959, and stamped with a block of $.04 Silver Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Oil’s first century. Cachet features an illustration of the Drake oil well with modern oil derricks in the background, an illustration of petroleum workers, and the wording “Oil’s First Century, 1859-1959, Born in Freedom, Working for Progress.” Cover features a hand stamp of the Drake oil well with the date 1859-1959. Cover is addressed, postmarked Titusville, PA 1959, and stamped with a $.04 Petroleum Industry Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating oil’s first century. Cachet features an illustration of three petroleum workers, an illustration of the Drake oil well, and the words “Oil’s First Century 1859-1959. Born in freedom, working for progress.” Cover features a hand stamp of the Drake well. Cover is addressed, postmarked Titusville, PA 1959, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Petroleum Industry Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Steel’s first century. Cachet features an illustration of a steel mill, scenes from inside a old and new steel factory, and the words “America and steel, must grow together. Steel’s first century, 1857-1857.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Steel Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating steel’s first century. Cachet features an illustration of a scene from a steel mill and the words “commemorating steel’s first century.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1957, and stamped with four $.03 Century of Steel postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating World Refugee Year. Cachet features an illustration of a refugee family, a globe, and the Statue of Liberty, and the wording “World Refugee Year.” Cover features a hand stamp of a tree with the wording “help refugees.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 World Refugee Year postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating World Refugee Year. Cachet features a picture of a homeless man, and the wording “United State Committee for Refugees, World Refugee year 1959-1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a block of four $.04 World Refugee Year postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Palace of the Governors. Cover features an illustration of the Palace of the Governors and the caption “Regular Postage Series 1960, Palace of the Governors, $.01 ¼ regular issue, Santa Fe, New Mexico.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Santa Fe, N. Mex. 1960, and stamped with four $.01 ¼ ‘Palace of the Governors’ postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Palace of the Governors. Cover features an illustration of the Palace of the Governors and the caption “Regular Postage Series 1960, Palace of the Governors, $.01 ¼ coil, Santa Fe, New Mexico.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Santa Fe, N. Mex 1960 and stamped with four $.01 ¼ ‘Palace of the Governors’ postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the palace of the governors in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Cachet features an illustration of the palace of the governors, an illustration of women baking in an earthen oven. Cover is addressed, postmarked Santa Fe, N.Mex. 1960, and stamped with a block of four $.01 ¼ Palace of the Governors postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 5th World Forestry Congress in Seattle Washington. Cover features an illustration of a forest with a deer, a lake, and mountains, the words “Fifth World Forestry Congress, Seattle Washington, U.S.A. 1960.” Cover features a hand stamp of three trees with the words “Multiple use, multiple benefits.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seattle, Wash. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 World Forestry Congress postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Mexican Independence. Cachet features photos of the Bell of Hidalgo, the proclamation of Independence September 16, 1810, and the wording “150th Anniversary Mexican Independence 1810-1960.” Cover features a hand stamp of the Mexican eagle eating a snake. Cover is addressed, postmarked Los Angeles, Calif. 1960, and stamped with block four $.04 Mexican Independence postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Mexican Independence. Cachet features a map of the North American continent with Mexico highlighted, a Mexican flag, the Mexican liberty bell, and the wording “150th Anniversary Mexican Independence 1810-1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Los Angeles, Calif. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Mexican Independence postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the centenary of the Japanese-American Treaty of Amity and Commerce. Cachet features a photo of cherry trees blooming in front of the Washington monument, a pen and ink sketch of Japanese mountains, and the wording “The Centenary of the Japanese-American Treaty of Amity and Commerce.” Cover features a hand stamp reading “Japan-U.S. Centennial”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a block of four $.04 U.S.-Japan Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of first treaty between the United States and Japan. Cachet features an illustration of the Washington Monument surrounded by cherry trees, and the wording “100th anniversary of the first treaty between United States and Japan.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 United States-Japan Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans. Cachet features illustration of a battle with men loading and firing a cannon, while holding an American flag, a portrait of Andrew Jackson, and the caption “Sesquicentennial: Battle of New Orleans 1815-1965. This stamp issue marks 150 year of unbroken peace between America and England.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New Orleans, LA 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Battle of New Orleans postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 750th Anniversary of the Magna Carta. Cachet features the personification of Justice, a quill pen in an ink well, and a scroll that reads “Magna Carta”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Jamestown, VA 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Magna Carta postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the U. S. Frigate Constitution. Cachet features an illustration of the ship and the caption “U.S. Frigate Constitution: The U.S. Frigate “Constitution,” familiarly called ‘old ironsides’ was launched in 1797. She was first used in the wars with Tripoli. Later, by her victories over the pride of the British navy in the war of 1812, she firmly established the Unite States as a major naval power. Refitted by popular subscription, 1931. She is serving as receiving ship in Boston navy yards.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1965, and pre-stamped with $.04 Old Ironsides postage and a $.01 Andrew Jackson postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating 50 years of the American Circus. Cachet features an illustration of a circus scene showing clowns, a woman standing on a horse, a circus big top, and the wording American Circus 100th birthday anniversary of John Ringling 1866-1966.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Delavan, WI 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Circus postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights. Cachet features an illustration of the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. capitol, and the wording “175th Anniversary, Adoption of the Bill of Rights.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Miami Beach, FL 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Bill of Rights postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating 1000 years of Culture in Poland. Cachet features the American and Polish flags, a shield reading “millennium Poloniae Chistianae 966-1966,” and the wording “1000 years of culture in Poland 966-1966.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Poland Millennium postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Canada’s centennial. Cachet features an illustration of the Peace Tower Parliament Building in Ottawa, the Canadian flag, and the wording “Canada’s Centennial 1867-1967.” Cover is addressed, postmarked U.S. Pavilion, Montreal, Canada 1967, and stamped with a $.05 Canada Centennial postage stamp.

4. World’s Fair Covers First day cover commemorating the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Cachet features illustrations of New York City, a photo of the Perisphere and Trylon, and the caption “The Trylon and the Perisphere. The Perisphere is 200 feet high and within visitors can view from a revolving platform suspended in mid-air, a dramatization of the World of Tomorrow. Clusters of fountains will screen the piers supporting the Sphere so that the great ball will appear to be poised on jets of water. The 700-foot triangular Trylon at the left- a unique architectural form- will serve as a Fair beacon and broadcasting tower.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 New York World’s Fair Postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 1939 World’s Fair. Cachet features the administration building and the wording “The World of Tomorrow, New York World’s Fair 1939.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1939, and stamped with a block of four $.03 World’s Fair postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. Cachet features a map of the San Francisco Bay and the wording “1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay. Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 Golden Gate Exposition postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Brussels Exhibition. Cachet features the Brussels exhibition center, the statue of Atomium, and the Brussels Exhibition emblem. Cover features a hand stamp of the Brussels Exhibition Emblem. Cover is addressed, postmarked Detroit, Mich. 1958, and stamped with a $.03 Brussels Exhibition postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Brussels Universal and International Exhibition. Cachet features a photo of the United States Pavilion at the Exhibition, and the wording “In Compliment to the Brussels Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels, Belgium 1958.” Cover features a hand stamp of the Atomium crystal. Cover is addressed, postmarked Detroit, Mich. 1958, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Brussels Exhibition postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Century 21 Exhibition of 1962. Cachet features an illustration of Seattle, the Seattle space needle, and the wording “Century 21 Exposition, Seattle Washington 1962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seattle, Wash. 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Seattle World’s Fair postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the New York World’s Fair stamped envelope. Cachet features an illustration of the World’s Fair globe and the wording “New York World’s Fair Stamped Envelope. The New York World’s Fair of 1964-65 based on the theme, “Peace through understanding,” and presented from mid- April to mid-October in each year, included almost unbelievable developments of the electronic-nuclear age.” Cover is addressed, postmarked World’s Fair, N.Y. 1964, and pre- stamped with $.05 World’s Fair postage.

First day cover commemorating the United States World’s Fair Commemorative Postage stamp. Cachet features the New York City skyline, a globe with an airplane flying around it, and a $.05 New York World’s Fair postage stamp.

Olympic Games Covers First day cover commemorating the International Winter Sports Games of 1960. Cachet features an illustration of a ski jumper and the wording “International Winter Sports Games, Tahoe national Forest California 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Olympic Valley, Calif. 1960, and stamped with a block of $.04 VII Olympic Winter Games postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the International Winter Sports Games of 1960. Cachet features an illustration of a skier, a hockey player, and a figure skater with the wording “International Sports, Squaw Valley California, $.04 Commemorative February 18-28, 1960.” Cover features a hand stamp of a skier. Cover is addressed, postmarked Olympic Valley, Calif. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 VIII Olympics Winter Games postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the American Turners. Cachet features images of a man on gymnastic rings, a woman on a pommel horse, and a man lifting weights, with the wording “100th Anniversary American Turners 1848-1948.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Cincinnati, Ohio 1948, and stamped with a $.03 American Turners postage stamp.

5. Universities and Academies First day cover commemorating the dedication of the Palomar Mountain Observatory. Cover features an illustration of the telescope, the dedication ceremony of the telescope with the caption “Dedication of the 200 inch telescope- June 3, 1948,” and “Palomar Mountain Observatory.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Palomar Mountain Observatory, Calif. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Palomar Mountain Observatory postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the dedication of the Palomar Mountain Observatory. Cover features an illustration of the telescope, the dedication ceremony of the telescope with the caption “Dedication of the 200 inch telescope- June 3, 1948,” and “Palomar Mountain Observatory.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Palomar Mountain Observatory, Calif. 1948, and stamped with a bloc of four $.03 Palomar Mountain Observatory postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Washington and Lee University. Cachet features an illustration Washington Hall, the ruins of Liberty Hall, a portrait of George Washington, a portrait of Robert E. Lee, and the wording “200th Anniversary Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia." Cover is addressed, postmarked Lexington, VA 1949, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Washington and Lee University postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the two hundredth anniversary of Washington and Lee University. Cachet features an illustration of the main building, and the wording “Two Hundredth Anniversary Washington and Lee University.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Lexington, VA 1949, and stamped with a $.03 Washington and Lee University postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the bicentennial of Columbia University. Cachet features a pen and ink sketch of the Columbia University campus, the University crest, and a plaque bearing the image of Knowledge and the wording “Man’s right to knowledge and the free use thereof.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1954, and stamped with a $.03 Columbia University postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the bicentennial of Columbia University. Cachet features a photo of the Columbia campus, a statue of Knowledge, the caption “Man’s right to knowledge and the free use thereof,” and “Bicentennial Columbia University 1754-1954.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1954, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Columbia University postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first land grant colleges. Cachet features illustrations of the clock tower at “Michigan State College in East Lansing, and the clock tower at Pennsylvania State University in State College, Penn., with the wording “100th Anniversary First Land Grant Colleges.” Cover is addressed, postmarked East Lansing, Mich. 1955, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Land-Grant Colleges postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of Michigan State College. Cachet features an illustration of the bell tower on campus, the seat of the college, and the wording “Michigan State College Centennial 1855-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked East Lansing, Mich. 1955, and stamped with a $.03 Land-Grant University postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Cachet features an illustration of a building at the academy, a portrait of the founder Charles Wilson Peale, and the wording “150th Anniversary The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 1805-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, P.A. 1955, and stamped with a $.03 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Art Craft cover. Cachet features an illustration the academy building, a portrait of the founder Charles Wilson Peale, and the wording “150th Anniversary the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 1805- 1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, P.A. 1955, and stamped with a block of $.03 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus. Cachet features an illustration of Nassau Hall and the wording “200th Anniversary Nassau Hall on the campus of Princeton University 1756-1956”. Cover is address, postmarked Princeton, N.J. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Nassau Hall 200th Anniversary postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus. Cachet features a photo of Nassau Hall and the wording “200th Anniversary Nassau Hall on the campus of Princeton University 1756-1956”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Princeton, N.J. 1956, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Nassau Hall 200th Anniversary postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary the University of Missouri First School of Journalism. Cachet features an illustration of the school of Journalism building on the University of Missouri campus, a printing press, a television camera, a microphone, a bust of Thomas Jefferson, and t he words “Liberty of the press, guardian of all our liberties,” and “50th Anniversary University of Missouri School of Journalism.” Cover features a hand stamp of six columns. Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Columbia, MO. 1958, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Freedom of the Press postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of the University Of Missouri School Of Journalism. Cachet features a photo of Jeff H. Neff and Walter Williams Hall, a portrait of Walter Williams, a banner proclaiming “A Stronger Free Press For A Better Free World,” and the words “Honoring Journalism and Freedom of the Press. University of Missouri School of Journalism 50th Anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Columbia, MO 1958, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Freedom of the Press postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and Freedom of the Press. Cachet features an illustration of a reporter typing a story and a person working at a newspaper printing press, with a newspaper bearing the words “Freedom of the Press.” Cover is addressed postmarked Columbia, M.O.1958, hand stamped with University of Missouri pillars, and stamped with a $.04 Freedom of the Press postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences. Cachet features an illustration of a woman holding a torch, draped in an American flag, and a banner which reads “Let there be light,” and the wording “National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Found 1863, 100th Anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1963, n stamped with a $.05 The Sciences postage stamp.

6. Youth Organizations First day cover commemorating the 1950 National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge. Cachet features two boy scouts in uniform holding a flag reading “10th Anniversary Crusade,” a valley full of tents in the background and the caption “Boy Scouts of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Valley Forge, PA 1950, and stamped with a $.03 Boy Scouts of America postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 1950 National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge. Cachet features two boy scouts in uniform holding a flag reading “10th Anniversary Crusade,” a valley full of tents in the background and the caption “Boy Scouts of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Valley Forge, PA 1950, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Boy Scouts of America postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of 4-H Clubs. Cachet features a child with a calf, an illustration of a girl with a basket of eggs, the 4-H emblem, and the wording “50th Anniversary of 4-H Clubs. Head, Heart, Hand, Health.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Springfield, OH 1952, and stamped with a $.03 4-H postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of 4-H Clubs. Cachet features a child with a calf, an illustration of a girl with a basket of eggs, the 4-H emblem, and the wording “50th Anniversary of 4-H Clubs. Head, Heart, Hand, Health.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Springfield OH 1952, and stamped with a block of four $.03 4-H postage stamps with selvage and plate number.

First day cover commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Future Farmers of America. Cachet features a photo of a child in a wheat field, the FFA emblem, an illustration of a farm, and the wording “25th Anniversary Future Farmers of America 1928-1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Kansas City, MO 1953, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Future Farmers of America postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Future Farmers of America. Cachet features a farm scene with a barn, cows, a farmer teaching students children about a farm machine, and the Future Farmers of America emblem with the wording “25th Anniversary Future Farmers of America 1928- 1953.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Kansas City, MO. 1953, and stamped with a $.03 FFA postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the Boys’ Club of America Movement. Cachet features a photo of the Herbert Hoover Building as the permanent national headquarters of the Boys’ Club of America, the Boys’ Club Emblem, and the wording “Centennial of Boys’ Clubs of America movement 1860-1960. ‘Build juvenile decency’.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y.1960, hand stamped with the Boys’ Club emblem, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Boys’ Clubs of America movement postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the Boys’ Club of America. Cachet features an illustration of a boy in a Boys’ Club baseball uniform with a bat and a softball, an illustration of a boy making a birdhouse, the boys’ club emblem, and the wording “100th Anniversary The Boys’ Club of America, 1860- 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1960, hand stamped with the Boys’ Club emblem, and stamped with a $.04 Boys’ Club of America Movement postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Camp Fire Girls Golden Jubilee. Cachet features a scene of three campfire girls around a fire, one roasting hot dogs, and the Campfire Girls emblem. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1960, hand stamped with a stamp depicting a campfire girl, a campfire, and the words “She Cares… Do you,” and stamped with a $.04 Camp Fire Girls postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Camp Fire Girls Golden Jubilee. Cachet features a scene of three Camp Fire girls and their mentor, the Camp Fire emblem, and the wording “Golden Jubilee, Camp Fire Girls 1910-1960, founded in 1910 by Dr. and Mrs. Luther Halsey Gulick.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1960, hand stamped with a depiction of a Camp Fire girl, a campfire, and the words “She cares, do you”, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Camp Fire Girls postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America. Cachet features a photo of boy scouts orienteering, an illustration of boy scout merit badges, and the words “50th Anniversary Boy Scouts of America, 1910-1960, fifty years of charity, ‘for God and country.’” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Boy Scouts of America postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America. Cachet features an illustration of three boy scouts of different ages, the Boy Scouts emblem, and the words “50th Anniversary Boy Scouts of America, 1910-1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, a hand stamp depicting the Boy Scout emblem and the words ‘For God and Country’, and stamped with a $.04 Boy Scouts of America postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of America. Cover features illustration of three girl scouts of different ages, the Girl Scouts emblem, and the words “50th Anniversary Girl Scouts of America 1912-1962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Burlington, VT 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Girl Scouts of America postage stamp.

First day cover postal card commemorating the Boy Scouts of America World Jamboree. Cachet features an illustration of the Boy Scout emblem and the words “World Jamboree. The Boy Scouts’ 12th World jamboree and the first such event stage in the United States, was held at Farragut State Park in Idaho, August 1-19, 1967, with scouts from nearly 100 nations and territories in attendance. The event marked the 60th Anniversary of the first scout encampment under Sir Robert Baden-Powell. The founder of the Boy Scout movement.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Farragut State Park, ID 1967, and pre-stamped with $.06 Boy Scout World Jamboree postage.

7. Professional Groups, Societies, and Associations First day cover honoring the volunteer firemen of America. Cachet features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin as a fireman, and the wording “Honoring the volunteer firemen of America 300th Anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Dover Del. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Volunteer Firemen 300th Anniversary postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the volunteer firemen of America. Cachet features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin as a fireman, and the wording “Honoring the volunteer firemen of America 300th Anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Dover Del. 1948, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Volunteer Firemen 300th Anniversary postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the American Bankers Association. Cachet features an illustration of business being conducted at a bank and the wording “75th Anniversary of the American Bankers Association.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saratoga Springs N.Y. 1950, and stamped with a $.03 American Bankers Association postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the American Bankers Association. Cachet features an illustration of business being conducted at a bank and the wording “75th Anniversary of the American Bankers Association.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 1950, and stamped with a block of four $.03 American Bankers Association postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Railroad Engineers of America. Cachet features an illustration of a steam engine and a modern train, a portrait of “Casey” Jones, and the wording “Honoring Railroad Engineers of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Jackson, Tenn. 1950, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Railroad Engineers of America postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Railroad Engineers of America. Cachet features an illustration of a steam engine and a modern train, a portrait of “Casey” Jones, and the wording “Honoring Railroad Engineers of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Jackson Tenn. 1950, and stamped with a $.03 Railroad Engineers of America postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of American Chemical Society. Cachet features a photo of a chemist working with chemicals and equipment, an illustration of a chemical plant, the American Chemical Society emblem, and the wording “75th Anniversary American Chemical Society.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1951, and stamped with a $.03 American Chemical Society postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the American Automobile Association. Cachet features a photo of two children waiting to cross the street, a “school slow sign”, and the wording “50th Anniversary of American Automobile Association.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1952, and stamped with a $.03 AAA postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Cachet features an illustration of an engineer with a clipboard, a construction site and equipment, a portrait of James Laurie, and the wording “100th Anniversary American Society of Civil Engineers 1852-1952.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1952, and stamped with a $.03 Centennial of Engineering postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Cover features a portrait of the first president of the society, James Laurie, illustrations of a bridge and an air field, and the wording “A century of Engineered progress, 1852-1952.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1952, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Centennial of Engineering postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Newspaper Boys of America. Cachet features an illustration of a Newspaper boy selling papers and the words “honoring Newspaper boys of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1952, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Newspaper boys of America postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 75th Anniversary of the American Bar Association. Cachet features an illustration of a lawyer in a courtroom and the wording “75th Anniversary American Bar Association.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1953, and stamped with a $.03 American Bar Association postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 75th Anniversary of the American Bar Association. Cachet features a portrait of James O. Broadhead, an illustration of Lady Justice, the American Bar Association emblem, and the wording “75th Anniversary American Bar Association.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Boston, Mass. 1953, and stamped with a block of four $.03 American Bar Association postage stamps with selvage and plate number.

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Trucking Industry. Cachet features an illustration of a semi truck driving through the countryside and the wording “50th Anniversary of the Trucking Industry 1908-1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Los Angeles, Calif. 1953, and stamped with a $.03 trucking industry postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of the trucking industry. Cachet features a photo of a truck, an illustration of a roadway to a city, and the words “50th Anniversary of the trucking industry. 78% of the nation’s freight moves by truck.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Lost Angeles, Calif. 1953, and stamped with a block of four $.03 trucking industry postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Rotary club anniversary. Cachet features a portrait of Rotary founder Paul R. Harris, an illustration of the Rotary World Headquarters, and the Rotary club symbol and the motto ‘Service Above Self’. Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1955, and stamped with a block of four $.08 Rotary postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Rotary Club Golden Anniversary. Cachet features an illustration of the Rotary National World headquarters, the Rotary emblem, the motto “Service Above Self.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1955, and stamped with a $.08 Rotary Club postage stamp.

8. Professional and Social Group Commemoratives First day cover honoring American Labor. Cachet features illustrations of workers of different labor groups and the wording “Honoring American Labor 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Camden, N.J. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Labor Day postage stamp.

First day cover honoring American Labor. Cachet features photos of stone carvings of laborers, and the wording “Honoring American Labor. Labor Day 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Camden, N.J. 1956, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Labor day postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. Cachet features an illustration of a ship, an airplane, a surveyor, coast and geodetic survey flag, and the wording “150th Anniversary Coast and Geodetic Survey.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seattle, Wash. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Coast and Geodetic Survey postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Cachet features a photo of members surveying, the emblem of the survey, the survey flag, and the words “150th Anniversary U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey 1807-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seattle, Wash. 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Coast and Geodetic Survey postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the National Education Association. Cachet features a desk with books and a globe on it, the lamp of learning next to an open book, pictures of a one room school and a modern school, the NEA emblem, and the wording “100th Anniversary of the National Education Association. An educated people moves freedom forward.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Honoring Teachers of America postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the National Education Association. Cachet features a photo of a classroom, an illustration of a schoolhouse, and the wording “National Education Association Centennial 1857- 1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Honoring Teacher of America postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 100th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects. Cachet features an illustration of “Octagon” in Washington D.C., a t- square and compass, and the wording “100th Anniversary American Institute of Architects, 1857-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 American Institute of Architects Centennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Architects of America. Cachet features an illustration of a roman column, an ionic column, a sky scraper and a low building in the background, and the wording “Architects of America. 100th Anniversary American Institute of Architects 1857-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 American Institute of Architects centennial postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Garden and Horticultural Clubs of America. Cachet features a portrait of Liberty Hyde Bailey ‘Author-Teacher-Horticulturalist,’ and the wording “Honoring the Garden and horticultural clubs of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Ithaca, N.Y. 1958, hand stamped with a Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium hand stamp, and stamped with a $.03 Gardening and Horticulture postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Gardening and Horticulture. Cachet features a portrait of L.H. Bailey, an illustration of a roses and columbine, gardening tools, and the words “Honoring Gardening and Horticulture.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Ithaca, N.Y. 1958, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Gardening and Horticulture postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 17th Congress of the International Chamber of Congress. Cachet features a photo of a container ship being loaded, a globe with the words “world peace through trade”, and the wording “Honoring the 17th congress of the international chamber of commerce. 19th-25th of April 1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, and stamped with a block of four $.08 International Chamber of Commerce postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the Automotive Industry. Cachet features illustrations of many different types of cars, trucks, and heavy machinery with the wording “Wheels of Freedom: Honoring the Automotive Industry.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Detroit, Mich. 1960, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Wheels of Freedom postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the release of the Wheels of Freedom postage stamp. Cachet features an illustration of a car driving through the countryside with a semi truck and a tractor in the background, and the wording “Wheels of Freedom.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Detroit, Mich. 1960, and stamped with a $.04 Wheels of Freedom postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Nursing Profession. Cachet features an illustration of Florence Nightingale, the lamp of learning, and the wording “100th Anniversary Nursing Profession, 1861-1961.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1961, hand stamped with the wording “R.N.: Science and a talent for mercy,” and stamped with a $.04 Nursing postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Homemaker’s. Cachet features a woman holding up a dress while a child eats a sandwich at a table, and the wording “The Homemaker’s 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Smith-Lever Act.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii 1964, and stamped with a $.05 Homemaker’s postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 50th anniversary of Radio Amateurs. Cachet features an illustration of a man at a radio set talking to a man in a car with a radio, a microphone, the Radio Amateurs emblem, and the wording “Radio Amateurs 50th Anniversary American Radio Relay League”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Anchorage, Alaska 1964, and stamped with a $.05 Amateur Radio postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Salvation Army. Cachet features two plaques commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Salvation Army, the Salvation Army emblem, and the words “100th Anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1965, and stamped with a Salvation Army Centennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the centenary of the International Telecommunications Union. Cachet features the International Telecommunications Union emblem, Morse code, and the wording “To commemorate the centenary of the International Telecommunications Union.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1965, and stamped with a $.11 International Telecommunications Union postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Cachet features a portrait of Jennie June Croly, the GFWC emblem, and the wording “75th Anniversary General Federation of Women’s Clubs.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1966, and stamped with a $.05 General Federation of Women’s Clubs postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of the National Grange. Cachet features a portrait of the founder Oliver H. Kelley, an illustration of farmland, the National Grange emblem, and the wording “Centennial national Grange 1867- 1967.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1967, and stamped with a $.05 National Grange postage stamp.

9. Transportation First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Cachet features a photo of the ceremony of the driving of the golden spike, a portrait of Leland Stanford, an illustration of a modern train, and the wording “75th Anniversary First Transcontinental Railroad.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1944, and stamped with a $.03 Transcontinental Railroad postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Cachet features a photo of the ceremony of the driving of the golden spike, a portrait of Leland Stanford, an illustration of a modern train, and the wording “75th Anniversary First Transcontinental Railroad.” Cover is addressed, postmarked San Francisco, Calif. 1944, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Transcontinental Railroad postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Cachet features an illustration of the laying for the first stone of the B&O, the B&O horse cart, and the B&O emblem stating “linking 13 great states with the nation,” and the wording “125th Anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD. 1952, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Cachet features an illustration of the laying for the first stone of the B&O, the B&O horse cart, and the B&O emblem stating “linking 13 great states with the nation,” and the wording “125th Anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD 1952, and stamped with a $.03 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the first steamship crossing of the Atlantic. Cachet features an illustration of the S.S. Savannah, an illustration of a modern steamship, and the wording “125th Anniversary of the first steamship crossing of the Atlantic.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Savannah, GA 1944, and stamped with a $.03 S.S. Savannah postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the launching of the U.S. Frigate Constitution. Cachet features an illustration of the U.S. Frigate Constitution with the caption “The U.S.S. Constitution ‘old ironsides’ started this country’s career as a naval power in the war of 1812,” and the wording “150th Anniversary of the launching of the U.S. Frigate Constitution.” Cover is addressed, postmarked U.S. Frigate Constitution 1947, and stamped with a $.03 U.S. Frigate Constitution postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 350th anniversary of Virginia of Sagadahock. Cachet features an illustration of the ship under construction and the caption “350th Anniversary Virginia of Sagadahock, first seagoing ship built in America 160-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Bath, Maine 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Shipbuilding postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 350th anniversary of the first seagoing ship built in America. Cachet features illustrations of the construction of the Virginia Sagadahoc and the words “350th Anniversary of the first seagoing ship built in America 1607-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Bath, Maine 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Shipbuilding postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. Cachet features a map of the canal and the wording “Panama Canal Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Commemorating twenty-fifth anniversary opening of Panama Canal. Cover is addressed, postmarked U.S.S. Charleston, Canal Zone 1939, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Panama Canal postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the Soo Locks. Cachet features photos of ships passing through the locks and the words “Centennial Soo Locks, celebrating 100 years of Great Lakes Transportation 1855-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Sault Saint Marie, Mich. 1955, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Soo Locks postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the centennial of the Soo Locks. Cachet features an illustration of a ship passing through Soo Locks, with the wording “Soo Locks Centennial 1855-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Sault Sainte Marie Mich. 1955, and stamped with a $.03 Soo Locks postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Cachet features photos of the entrance of the St. Lawrence Seaway at Montreal, the Iroquois Lock, and the wording “Commemorating the opening to the St. Lawrence Seaway 1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Massena, N.Y. 1959, and stamped with block of four $.04 St. Lawrence Seaway postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Cachet features an illustration of a ship on the seaway, a U.S. and Canadian flags, and the wording “Commemorating the opening of St. Lawrence Seaway.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Massena, N.Y. 1959, hand stamped with a Saint Lawrence Seaway stamp, and stamped with a$.04 St. Lawrence Seaway postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Great River Road. Cachet features an illustration of a steam boat on the river with a couple watching from a car, a map of the United States marked with the Great River Road marked, and the wording “Great River Road, Linking Canada with the Gulf of Mexico.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baton Rouge, LA 1966, and stamped with a Great River Road postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Erie Canal. Cachet features an illustration of a barge, a map of the Erie Canal, a portrait of De Witt Clinton, and the wording “150th Anniversary Erie Canal 1817-1967.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Rome, N.Y. 1967, and stamped with a $.05 Erie Canal postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge and peace and cooperation between the U.S. and Canada. Cachet features an illustration of the Whirlpool Bridge and the caption “Whirlpool Rapids Bridge a symbol of peace and friendship connecting Niagara Falls N.Y. with Niagara Falls, Ontario opened Aug. 1848,” and the wording “100 years of peace and co-operation between the United States and Canada.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Niagara Falls, N.Y. 1948, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Whirlpool Rapids Bridge postage stamps.

First day cover Grand Coulee Dam Commemorative. Cover features an illustration of the Dam and the wording “1952 Grand coulee Dam Commemorative.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Grand Coulee, Wash. 1952, and stamped with a $.03 Grand Coulee Dam postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam. Cachet features a photo of the Grand Coulee Dam and the wording “Commemorating the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam Washington, the world’s largest concrete structure.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Grand Coulee, Wash. 1952, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Grand Coulee Dam postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the dedication of the Mackinac Straits Bridge. Cachet features an illustration of the Mackinac Straits Bridge and the wording “Dedication Mackinac Straits Bridge St. Ignace, Michigan.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Mackinac Bridge, Mich. 1958, and stamped with a $.03 Mackinac Bridge postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the opening of the Mackinac Straits Bridge. Cachet features a photo of the Mackinac Straits Bridge, a map of the Great Lakes, and the wording “Commemorating the opening of the Mackinac Straits Bridge 1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Mackinac Bridge, Mich. 1958, hand stamps of the Mackinac Straits Bridge, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Mackinac Bridge postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the dedication of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Cachet features an illustration of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and the wording “Dedication Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn, New York.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Staten Island, N.Y. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 Verrazano-Narrows Bridge postage stamp.

Box 3 Folder 1 Envelope: 1. Communication First day cover commemorating the first message transmitted by telegraph. Cachet features a portrait of Sam F. Morse with the caption “What hath God wrought? The first message” and the wording “100th Anniversary First Message Transmitted by Telegraph.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD 1944, and stamped with a $.03 Telegraph postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the first message transmitted by telegraph. Cachet features a portrait of Sam F. Morse with the caption “What hath God wrought? The first message” and the wording “100th Anniversary First Message Transmitted by Telegraph.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD 1944, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Telegraph postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Atlantic Cable. Cachet features an illustration of ships coming to shore with the caption “Bringing the Transatlantic Cable Ashore”, and “100th Anniversary of the Atlantic Cable 1858-1958.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1958, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Transatlantic cable postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Atlantic Cable Centennial. Cachet features an illustration of the boat that brought in the Transatlantic Cable, a portrait of Cyrus W. Field, and the words “Atlantic Cable Centennial.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1958, hand stamped with a Transatlantic cable stamp, and stamped with a $.04 Transatlantic cable postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the centuries of printing. Cover features an illustration of a printing press, and the words “1639-1939, 3 Centuries of Printing.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1939, and stamped with a $.03 300th Anniversary of Printing postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the printing of the Gutenberg Bible. Cover features an illustration of a Gutenberg Bible, a bust of Gutenberg, and the wording “500th Anniversary of the printing of the Gutenberg Bible. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1952, and stamped with a $.04 Gutenberg Bible postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the printing of the Gutenberg Bible. Cachet features an illustration of a group of men looking at the first printed book, a printing press, and the wording “500th Anniversary of the first book printed from movable type- The Bible, done by Johann Gutenberg, 1452.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1952, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Gutenberg Bible postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Voice of America. Cachet features an illustration of radio signals being transmitted over a map of the world, the Statue of Liberty and the wording “25th Anniversary Voice of America 1942-1967.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1967, and stamped with a $.05 Voice of America postage stamp.

Health and Medicine Covers First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Medical Association. Cachet features an illustration of a doctor tending to a patient and the wording “Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Medical Association.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Atlantic City, N.J. 1947, and stamped with a block of four $.03 ‘The Doctor’ postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the International Red Cross. Cachet features a portrait of founder Henri Dunant, an illustration of the Red Cross armband with the caption “photo of the original Red Cross armband first used in war between Denmark and Prussia,” an pen and ink sketch of Red Cross workers on a battle field, and the wording “Honoring the International Red Cross, Founded in Switzerland.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1952, and stamped with a block of four $.03 International Red Cross postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the International Red Cross. Cachet features an illustration of the Red Cross building in Geneva Switzerland, a portrait of J. Henri Dunant, and an illustration of Red Cross workers on a battlefield. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. and stamped with a $.03 International Red Cross postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the March of Dimes and the fight against infantile paralysis. Cachet features a little girl on crutches with a leg brace, a nurse tending to a patient in an iron lung, a chemist using lab equipment, the March of Dimes emblem, and the words “Honoring those who help fight infantile paralysis.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1957, and stamped with a$.03 Fight Polio postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 20th anniversary of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Cachet features a little girl on crutches in a leg brace watching a group of children play leap frog and jump rope with the words “‘Remember Me’ Join the March of Dimes”, and the wording “Fight Infantile Paralysis, The national Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Twentieth Anniversary.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Fight Polio postage stamps.

First day cover honoring 100 years of Dental Health. Cachet features a dentist showing a child his teeth with the words “Dental Health. American Dental Association 100 years, 1859-1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1959, hand stamped with a American Dental Association 100 years stamp, and stamped with a $.04 Dental Health postage stamp.

First day cover honoring 100 years of Dental Health. Cachet features a portrait of a child with a toothy smile, the ADA emblem, and the words “Dental Health. Centenary of the American Dental Association, 1859-1959.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1959, hand stamped with a American Dental Association 100 years stamp, and hand stamped with a block of four $.04 Dental Health postage stamps.

First day cover promoting the employment of the physically handicapped. ArtMaster. Cachet features an illustration of a man with a crutch spray coating a box, a workman in a wheelchair with a wearing overalls, and the words “Promote employment, employ the physically handicapped.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1960, hand stamped with an American eagle, and stamped with a $.04 Employ the Physically Handicapped postage stamp.

First day cover promoting the employment of the physically handicapped. Art Craft. Cachet features a photo of a man with a crutch with a no legs consulting an employment counselor, and the words “Employ the physically handicapped. World congress international society for the welfare of cripples 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1960, hand stamped with an American eagle, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Employ the Physically Handicapped postage stamp.

First day cover raising awareness of the International Struggle Against Malaria. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of a globe with the wording “International Struggle Against Malaria,” with people from all walks of life walking in a column nest to the globe. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1962, hand stamped with ‘Together Let Us Eradicate Disease’, and stamped with a $.04 World United Against Malaria postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the International Red Cross. Artmaster. Cachet features a portrait of founder Henri Dunant, the International Red Cross emblem, an illustration of Red Cross workers on a battle field, and the words “100th Anniversary International Red Cross.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1963, and stamped with a $.05 International Red Cross postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Sokol Physical Fitness in America. Artmaster Cachet features an illustration of two gymnasts, a statue of a discus thrower, and the words “100th Anniversary of Sokol Physical Fitness in America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Centennial of SOKOLS postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Crusade Against Cancer. Artmaster. Cachet features a sword radiation equipment, laboratory equipment, and the wording “Commemorating the Crusade Against Cancer.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Crusade against Cancer postage stamp.

2. National Parks and Monuments First day cover commemorating the dedication of the Everglades National Park. Cachet features an illustration of two Seminole Indian spear fishing in the Everglades, a pen and ink drawing of an alligator, and the wording “Dedication of the Everglades National Park, Florida.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Florida City Fla. 1947, and stamped with a $.03 Everglades National Park postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the dedication of the Everglades National Park. Cachet features an illustration of two Seminole Indian spear fishing in the Everglades, a pen and ink drawing of an alligator, and the wording “Dedication of the Everglades National Park, Florida.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Florida City, Fla. 1947, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Everglades National Park postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. ArtCraft. Cachet features a photo of Mt. Rushmore, a portrait of designer Gutzon Borglum, and the wording “25th Anniversary of the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial South Dakota.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Keystone, S.Dak. 1952, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Mt. Rushmore postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 25th anniversary of Mount Rushmore. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of a couple looking up at Mt. Rushmore with the wording “Mount Rushmore 25th Anniversary of t he start of the carving of the huge figures by the late Gutzon Borglum, 1927-1952.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Keystone, S. Dak. 1952, and stamped with a $.03 Mount Rushmore postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 150th Anniversary of the discovery of the Great Stone Face. Cachet features an illustration of the Great Stone Face in the mountains, and the caption “150th Anniversary Discovery of the Great Stone Face New Hampshire 1805-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Franconia, N.H. 1955, and stamped with a $.03 The Old Man in the Mountain postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 150th Anniversary of the discovery of the Great Stone Face. Cachet features a photo of the Old Man of the Mountain with the caption “Old man of the mountain, White Mountains National Forest new Hampshire”, an illustration of a cable car going up to the Old Man in the Mountain,, and the words “150th Anniversary of the discovery of the “Great Stone Face, 1805-1955.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Franconia, N.H. 1955, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Old Man of the Mountain postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of Devils Tower. Cachet features an illustration of Devils Tower and the wording “50th Anniversary, U.S. Department of the Interior Devils Tower national Monument, National Parks Service.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Devils Tower, Wyo. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Devils Tower 50th Anniversary postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of Devils Tower. Cachet features a photo of Devils Tower, a pen and ink sketch of a man riding a bucking bronco, and the words “Devils Tower National Monument, An 865 tower of rock, evidence of volcanic activity that occurred million of years ago. 1906-1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Devils Tower, Wyo. 1956, and stamped with a block four $.03 Devils Tower 50th Anniversary postage stamps.

Wildlife Conservation First day cover, National Wildlife Series honoring the Chinook salmon. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of a Chinook salmon swimming upstream. Cover is addressed, postmarked Seattle, Wash. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Chinook salmon postage stamp.

First day cover, Wildlife conservation series honoring the King salmon. Art Craft. Cachet features a fisherman in waders catching a King salmon with a fly fishing pole and the wording ‘Wildlife conservation series 1956, conserve our natural resources.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Seattle, Wash. 1956, and stamped with a block of four $.04 King salmon postage stamps.

First day cover, National Wildlife Conservation Series honoring the wild turkey. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of a wild turkey on the ground and in flight. Cover is addressed, postmarked Fond Du Lac, Wis. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Wild Turkey postage stamp.

First day cover, Wildlife Conservation Series honoring the Wild Turkey. Art Craft. Cachet features an illustration of a wild turkey and the wording “Wild Turkey, Wildlife Conservation Series 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Fond Du Lac, Wis. 1956, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Wild Turkey postage stamps.

First day cover, National Wildlife Conservation Series honoring the Pronghorn Antelope. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of a Pronghorn Antelope. Cover is addressed, postmarked Gunnison, Colo. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Pronghorn Antelope postage stamp.

First day cover, Wildlife Conservation Series honoring the Pronghorn Antelope. Art Craft. Cachet features an illustration of a pronghorn antelope and the wording “Pronghorn Antelope, Wildlife Conservation Series 1956.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Gunnison, Colo. 1956, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Pronghorn Antelope postage stamps.

First day cover, National Wildlife Conservation Series honoring the Whooping Crane. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of the Whooping Crane. Cover is addressed, postmarked Corpus Christi, Tex. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Whooping Crane postage stamp.

First day cover, Wildlife Conservation Series honoring the Whooping Crane. Art Craft. Cachet features an illustration of a Whooping Crane. Cover is addressed, postmarked Corpus Christi, Tex. 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Whooping Crane postage stamps.

3. Wildlife Conservation First day cover, Wildlife Conservation Series honoring the Whooping Crane. Art Craft. Cachet features an illustration of a Whooping Crane. Cover is addressed, postmarked New Orleans, L.A. 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Whooping Crane postage stamps.

First day cover, Wildlife Conservation Series honoring the Whooping Crane. Art Craft. Cachet features an illustration of a Whooping Crane. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Whooping Crane postage stamp.

First day cover, National Wildlife Conservation Series honoring the Whooping Crane. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of the Whooping Crane. Cover is addressed, postmarked New Orleans, LA. 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Whooping Crane postage stamps.

Land and Water Conservation First day cover promoting Forest Conservation. Art Craft. Cachet features an illustration of forest land, a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, and a picture of Smokey the Bear with the quote “Protect our forests, use them wisely.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Tucson, Ariz. 1958, hand stamped with an image of Smokey the Bear, and a block of four $.04 Forest Conservation stamps.

First day cover promoting Forest Conservation. Armaster. Cachet features an illustration of Smokey the Bear and assorted woodland creatures in a forest surround a sign with the words “Forest Conservation.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Tucson, Ariz. 1958, hand stamped with an image of Smokey the Bear, and stamped with a $.04 Forest Conservation postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Soil Conservation Movement in America. Cachet features an illustration of a field using contour strip cropping, the seal of the Soil Conservation Society of America, and the wording “Honoring the Soil Conservation Movement in America, 1959. ‘To Advance the Science and Art of Good Land Use.’” Cover is addressed, postmarked Rapid City, S. Dak. 1959, hand stamped with a map of the U.S. with the words ‘This land we defend’, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Soil Conservation postage stamp.

First day cover promoting Soil Conservation. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of a landscape using different conservation methods, the Soil and Conservation Society of America seal. Cover is addressed, postmarked Rapid City, S. Dak. 1959, hand stamped with a map of the U.S. and the words ‘This land we defend,’ and stamped with a $.04 Soil Conservation postage stamp.

First day cover promoting Water Conservation. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of a dammed mountain lake and the wording “Water Conservation. In connection with the seventh national watershed congress.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, hand stamped with a ‘water is life’ stamp, and stamped with a $.04 Water Conservation postage stamp.

First day cover promoting Water Conservation. Art Craft. Cachet features an illustration of two water conservation methods and the words ‘Water conservation 7th National Watershed Congress Washington D.C. 1960.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, hand stamped with a ‘water is life’ stamp, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Water Conservation postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Fifth World Forestry Congress. Cover is addressed, hand stamped with ‘multiple use, multiple benefits,’ and stamped with a block of four $.04 Fifth World Forestry Congress postage stamps.

First day cover promoting Range Conservation. Artmaster. Cachet features an illustration of a cowboy on a horse looking over the range with the words “Range conservation”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Salt Lake City, Utah 1961, hand stamped with ‘blessings of grass’, and stamped with a $.04 Range Conservation postage stamp.

First day cover promoting Range Conservation. Cachet features a photo of sheep on a range, an illustration of a cowboy on a horse overlooking the range, and the words “Range Conservation: To preserve and perpetuate the natural and man- made grazing lands of the nation.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Salt Lake City, Utah 1961, and stamped with a ‘Blessings of Grass’ stamp, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Range Conservation postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the United States-Canada Migratory Bird Treaty. Cachet features illustration of ducks and geese in a wetland and in the air, and the wording ‘50th Anniversary United States-Canada Migratory Bird Treaty. 1916-1966.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pittsburgh, PA 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Migratory Bird Treaty postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Park Service. Cachet features an illustration of a group of tourists watching Old Faithful erupt, the National Park Service emblem, and the words “50th anniversary National Park Service 1916-1966.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Yellowstone National Park, WY 1966, and stamped with a $.05 National Park Service $.05postage stamp.

4. Miscellaneous Covers Related to America First day cover honoring Youth in America. Art Craft. Cachet features a photo of a group of children leaving a school, pen and ink sketches of children playing baseball and waiting to cross a street, with the wording “Honoring the Youth of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1948, and stamped with a $.03 Youth Month postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Youth in America. Art Craft. Cachet features a photo of a group of children leaving a school, pen and ink sketches of children playing baseball and waiting to cross a street, with the wording “Honoring the Youth of America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1948, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Youth Month postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. Cachet features an illustration of the White House, the Presidential Seal, and the words “Commemorating the executive branch of the United States government, national capital sesquicentennial, Washington, 1800-1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1950, and stamped with a $.03 White House National Capital Sesquicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. Cachet features an illustration of the White House, the Presidential Seal, and the words “Commemorating the executive branch of the United States government, national capital sesquicentennial, Washington, 1800-1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1950, and stamped with a block of four $.03 White House National Capital Sesquicentennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Judicial Branch of the U. S. government. Cachet features an illustration of the Supreme Court building, the seal of the Judicial branch, and the words “Commemorating the Judicial Branch of the United States Government, National Capital Sesquicentennial, Washington 1800- 1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1950, and stamped with a block of four Supreme Court National Capital Sesquicentennial postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Judicial Branch of the U. S. government. Cachet features an illustration of the Supreme Court building, the seal of the Judicial branch, and the words “Commemorating the Judicial Branch of the United States Government, National Capital Sesquicentennial, Washington 1800- 1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1950, and stamped with a Supreme Court National Capital Sesquicentennial postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government. Cachet features an illustration of the U.S. capitol, the Legislative seal, and the words “Commemorating the Legislative Branch of the United States Government, National Capital Sesquicentennial, Washington 1800-1950.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1950, and stamped with a block of four $.04 Legislative Branch postage stamps.

First day cover honoring Religious Freedom in America. Cachet features an illustration of a man praying in a church, an illustration of a church, and the words “Religious Freedom in America.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Flushing, N.Y. 1957, and stamped with a $.03 Religious Freedom postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Flushing Remonstrance. Cachet features an illustration of the Browne House, an illustration of the drafters of the Flushing Remonstrance, and the wording “Commemorating the Flushing Remonstrance and Religious Freedom in America, 1657-1957.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Flushing, N.Y. 1957, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Religious Freedom postage stamps.

First day cover honoring the American Woman. Cachet features an illustration of a woman reading to children in an armchair with the wording “Honoring the American Woman. Home, education, civic affairs, arts-industry.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, hand stamped with the silhouette of a woman and the outline of the United States with the words “Today’s woman, tomorrow’s world,” and stamped with a $.04 The American Woman postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Women of America. Cachet features photos of a woman as a teacher, mother, and secretary with the quote “She openeth her mouth with wisdom: and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Proverbs 31-26” and the words “Honoring the Women of America.” Cover is addressed postmarked Washington D.C. 1960, and stamped with a block of four $.04 The American Woman postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Apprenticeship Act 1932-1962.” Cachet features an illustration of a worker and apprentice at a lathe with the words “25th Anniversary Apprenticeship Act 1937-1962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1962, and stamped with a $.04 National Apprenticeship Program postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of the Homestead Act. Cachet features an illustration of the first homestead, Abraham Lincoln signing the act, and the words “Centennial of the Homestead Act May 20, 1962.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Beatrice, Nebr. 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Homestead Act postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Higher Education in America. Cachet features an illustration of a young man and woman in a cap and gown, a building at a University, the lamp of learning, an outline of the United States with the words “Higher Education in the United States.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Higher Education postage stamp.

First day cover promoting Traffic Safety. Cachet features an illustration of cars on a road way, a police officer directing traffic, the words “Traffic Safety. Be cautious, be courteous.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Baltimore, MD 1965, and stamped with a $.05 Traffic Safety postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Urban Planning. Cachet features an illustration of city designs, and the words “Urban Planning: The Model Cities Program.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1967, and stamped with a $.05 Plan for Better Cities postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Cachet features an illustration of a horse in a stable, a dog, a kitten, a portrait of ASPCA founder Henry Bergh, and the words Humane Treatment of Animals. Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Humane Treatment of Animals postage stamp.

First day cover honoring Workmen’s Compensation. Cachet features an illustration of three workers arm in arm, a pen and ink sketch of the Wisconsin State Capitol, and the words “Workmen’s Compensation, 50th Anniversary 1911- 1961.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Milwaukee, Wis. 1961, hand stamped with the Wisconsin Coat of Arms and motto ‘Forward’, and stamped with a $.04 Workmen’s Compensation postage stamp.

First day cover promoting voter registration and voting. Cachet features an illustration of an American flag, a sunrise, and the words “Register and Vote. Your Privilege and Responsibility.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 Register and Vote postage stamp.

First day cover postal card honoring Social Security. Cachet features an illustration of a family, an outline of the U.S., and the words “Social Security: The social Security postal card was issued to mark the meeting of the international social security association in Washington D.C.” cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1964, and pre-stamped with $.04 Social Security postage.

First day cover honoring the Fine Arts. Cachet features a man painting at an easel with the words “Honoring the Fine Arts ‘the first abstract art stamp the United States has issued.’” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 To the Fine Arts postage stamp.

First day cover honoring American Music. Cachet features an illustrations of an orchestra and a band playing with the words “American Music. 50th Anniversary American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.” Cover is addressed, postmarked New York, N.Y. 1964, and stamped with a $.05 American Music postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the 175th Anniversary of the U.S. Bureau of Census. Cachet features an illustration of a crowd of Americans, with the words “175th Anniversary of U.S. Bureau of Census.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Philadelphia, PA 1965, and pre-stamped with $.04 Bureau of Census postage.

First day cover honoring the 25th Anniversary of U.S. Savings Bonds. Cachet features an illustration of the U.S. Capitol, the American flag, a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the words “25th Anniversary of United States Savings Bonds.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Sioux City, IA 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Savings Bonds postage stamp.

First day cover promoting the Beautification of America. Cachet features a Well groomed city street with the words “Beautification of America. The planting of trees and flowers in urban areas can give a lift to the work-a-day lives of people.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Plant for a Beautiful America postage stamp.

5. World Peace First day cover commemorating Atoms for Peace. Cachet features a portrait of Albert Einstein, a photo of a doctor performing cancer therapy at Brookhaven with the words “Atoms for Peace.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1955, and stamped with a block of four $.03 Atoms for peace postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Atoms for Peace. Cachet features a portrait of Albert Einstein, a portrait of a landscape containing a city, a farm, and a nuclear power plant, the words “Atoms for peace with the atomic symbol and a dove.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1955, and stamped with $.03 Atoms for peace postage stamp.

First day cover proclaiming “Friendship, the key to world peace.” Cachet features an illustration of a little girl and boy skipping through a field holding hands. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1956, and stamped with a$.03 Friendship postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the Children of All Nations. Cachet features three photos of children from different countries, a banner proclaiming “Friendship is the key to world peace,” and the words “Honoring the Children of All Nations. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1956, and stamped with a $.03 Friendship postage stamp.

First day cover promoting ‘World Peace Through World Trade.” Cover features an illustration of a dove with an olive branch, two globes, an airplane, and two ocean ships. Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1959, hand stamped with “17th Congress of the International Chamber of Congress” stamp, and stamped with a $.08 World Peace Through World Trade postage stamp.

First day cover promoting “Food For Peace.” Cachet features a field with a wheat shock and a globe with a banner surrounding it with the words “World Food Congress.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Washington D.C. 1963, and stamped with a $.05 Food for Peace postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating the International Lions Club “Search for Peace”. Cachet features an illustration of a dove carrying an olive branch and the International Lions Club emblem. Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1967, and stamped with a $.05 Search for Peace postage stamp.

Swedish Pioneers First day cover commemorating the Centennial of Swedish Pioneers. Cachet features an illustration of a Conestoga wagon, a Swedish Viking ship, a globe, the Swedish coat of arms, and the words “Swedish Pioneers: The vision and courage of the Swedish immigrants and pioneers in our Western states, was a contributing factor in the growth of a great empire: America!” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1948, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Swedish Immigrants postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating the Centennial of Swedish Pioneers. Cachet features an illustration of a Conestoga wagon, a Swedish Viking ship, a globe, the Swedish coat of arms, and the words “Swedish Pioneers: The vision and courage of the Swedish immigrants and pioneers in our Western states, was a contributing factor in the growth of a great empire: America!” Cover is addressed, postmarked Chicago, Ill. 1948, and stamped with a $.05 Swedish Immigrants postage stamp.

First day cover honoring the “First Permanent White Settlement in Delaware”. Cachet features the Swedish coat of arms with the dates “1638-1938”. Cover is addressed, postmarked Wilmington, Del. 1938, and stamped with a$.03 Swedish Pioneer postage stamp.

Stamped Covers Cover stamped with $.01½ Warren G. Harding postage stamps. Cover is addressed, postmarked Marion, Ohio 1930.

Prepaid envelope with $.02 pre-stamped Washington postage. Cover is addressed, postmarked U.S.S. Bairoko.

Christmas Covers First day cover commemorating Christmas 1962. Cachet features an illustration of a gas lamp shining in on a snowy night with a horse drawn sleigh and town in the background with the quote “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. Luke 2:10.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Pittsburgh, PA 1962, and stamped with a $.04 Christmas Wreath postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Christmas 1963. Cachet features an illustration of an angel Christmas ornament hanging from a tree branch with Christmas trees in the background and the words “Peace on Earth.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Santa Claus, Ind. 1963, and stamped with a $.05 Christmas tree postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Christmas 1964. Cachet features an illustration of the shepherds following the star to Bethlehem with the words “Peace on Earth, to Men of Good Will.” Cover is addressed, postmarked Bethlehem PA 1964, and stamped with a block of four $.05 Christmas plants postage stamps.

First day cover commemorating Christmas 1965. Cachet features an illustration of Mary and Joseph looking at Jesus in the manger. Cover is addressed, postmarked Silver Bell, AZ 1965, and stamped with a herald angel postage stamp.

First day cover commemorating Christmas 1966. Cachet features an illustration of the three wise men bearing gifts. Cover is address, postmarked Christmas, MI 1966, and stamped with a $.05 Virgin and Child postage stamp.

Box 3 Folder 2: 1. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in red, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador.

2. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in brown ink, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letters “M.OO. PP.”

3. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in brown ink, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letters “M.D.”

4. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in brown, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letters “M.S.”

5. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issue in green, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letter “M.EC.”

6. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issue in green, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letters “M.S.” 7. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in blue ink, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letters “M.T.”

8. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in blue ink, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letters “M.G.”

9. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in red ink, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letters “M.P.S.”

10. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in blue ink, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letters “M.T.”

11. One sheet of imperforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in blue ink, 30 centavo denomination, Ecuador, stamped with the letters “M.ED.”

12. One sheet of perforate stamps. Roosevelt issues in brown ink, 2 franc denomination, Monaco. Sheet has selvage and plate numbers.

13. One sheet of 50 perforate ‘The Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma’$.03 postage stamps with selvage and plate number.

14. One sheet of 50 perforate ‘Arrows to Atoms’ $.03 postage stamps with selvage and plate numbers.

15. One sheet of 50 perforate ‘Petroleum Industry’ $.04 postage stamps with selvage and plate numbers.

16. Propaganda (1944-1945, two items) printed by the Nazis and air-dropped to American troops fighting the Battle of the Bulge near Bastogne, Belgium, advising them of their certain defeat and death, and of the post-war demise of the United States.

Envelope: 1. Laminated Roosevelt issue souvenir sheets from the Philippines, El Salvador, and Hungary.  One Filipino 80 centavo Roosevelt commemorative stamp, featuring F.D.R looking at his stamp collection.  One El Salvadorian1.00 Colon Roosevelt commemorative stamp, featuring Roosevelt, Churchill, and Mackenzie King meeting.  One El Salvadorian 4.00 Colones Roosevelt commemorative stamp, featuring Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Republic of El Salvador.  One block of four Hungarian 1 fillér Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring free speech.  One block of four Hungarian 10 fillér Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring the Casablanca conference.  One block of four Hungarian 12 fillér Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring the Freedom of Religion.  Two blocks of four Hungarian 20 fillér Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring the Freedom from Want and the Tehran conference.  One block of four Hungarian 30 fillér Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring Freedom from Fear.  One block of four Hungarian 70 fillér Roosevelt commemorative stamps honoring Roosevelt’s home at Hyde Park.  One block of four Hungarian Roosevelt commemoratives ranging from 8- 30 fillérs honoring the Four Freedoms.  One block of four Hungarian Roosevelt commemoratives ranging from 10-70 fillérs honoring the Casablanca, Teheran, Yalta, and Hyde park conferences.

2. Collection of Monaco Roosevelt issue stamp proofs.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 50 centime denomination with a depiction of Roosevelt studying his stamp collection.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 10 Franc denomination with a depiction of Prince Rainier.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 15 franc denomination with a depiction of the Statue of Liberty and New York harbor.  Stamp proof from Monaco. Depicting the view from ramparts overlooking a Monaco harbor.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 1F 50 denomination depicting the James Farley post office building in New York City.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 30 centime denomination depicting the Monaco coast line and a portrait of Roosevelt.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 5F denomination depicting the coast line of Monaco and a portrait of Roosevelt.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 60 centime denomination depicting the Monaco royal palace and a portrait of Roosevelt.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 10F denomination depicting the Monaco coastline, a portrait of Roosevelt and an airplane.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 3F denomination depicting a map of Monaco and a portrait of F.D. Roosevelt.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 1F denomination depicting a map of Monaco and a portrait of F.D. Roosevelt.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 3F denomination depicting an unidentified building.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 2F+3F denomination depicting a Monaco landscape and a portrait of Roosevelt.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 10 centime denomination, triangular shape, purple ink, depicting a portrait of F.D. Roosevelt.  Stamp proof form Monaco. 15F+10F denomination, triangular shape, red ink, depicting a portrait of Roosevelt.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 5F denomination depicting Eisenhower and the United States coat of arms. Proof is signed by the artist.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 15 franc denomination with a depiction of the Statue of Liberty and New York harbor.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 3F denomination depicting an unidentified building.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 1F 50 denomination depicting the James Farley post office building in New York City.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 15F denomination depicting the Monaco Royal Palace and shoreline. Proof is signed by the artist.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 30F denomination depicting Christopher Columbus landing in the West Indies.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 50 centime denomination depicting Roosevelt examining his stamp collection.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 10F denomination depicting Prince Rainier.  Stamp proof from Monaco. 10F denomination depicting a view of a Monaco harbor from ramparts. Proof is signed by the artist.

3. Cherokee Strip and Arrows to Atoms postage stamps  Two blocks of four $.03 ‘Cherokee Strip’ postage stamps  Fifteen blocks of four $.03 ‘Arrows to Atoms’ postage stamps, with selvage and plate numbers.

Folder 3: 1. Cover with all the Mexican Roosevelt issues ranging in denomination from 10, 15, 25, and 30 centavos and 1 peso.

2. First day cover honoring the four freedoms. Cachet features a portrait of F. D. R. and the words “Honor the Four Freedoms: Freedom of Speech and Religion, From Want and Fear.” Cover is unaddressed, postmarked Poland and stamped with the Italian Four Freedoms and Roosevelt issues.

3. One souvenir sheet in Memoriam of Franklin Delano Roosevelt stamped with a $.01 Roosevelt Hyde Park stamp. Souvenir sheet features a portrait of F.D.R . looking at his stamp collection, and the words “In Memoriam, April 12th 1946. 1945-1946 Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt Hyde Park Memorial Deeded to the U.S. Government, 4-12-46.

4. Hand written note to Mrs. Mary De V—asking for items to be added to the E. H. Skinner stamp collection.

5. Hand written card denoting a gift of three albums of U.S. Air Mail First Day Covers by Mr. Esthmer H. Skinner, Corona Del Mar, Calif. Received 23 Feb 1971.

6. Poster board placard giving a brief description of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Stamp Collection gifted to the University of Oklahoma by Esthmer H. Skinner. 7. Press release highlighting the E.H. Skinner Roosevelt stamp collection. Release gives a brief description of the collection and where it was to be displayed.

8. Draft of a press release giving a brief description of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Stamp Collection gifted to the University of Oklahoma by Esthmer H. Skinner.

9. Certification and summary of appraisal of the four volume collection of Franklin D. Roosevelt stamp collection dated February 19, 1970. Contains a break-down of the appraisal of each volume and the value of the total collection. Appraisal done by Walter A. Mensch.

Folder 4: Political and Business Articles and Pamphlets 1. "America First: The Mideast Problem in the Light of America's Traditional Policy of Non-Intervention." 2. "Fairness and Balance in Television News Reporting." 3. "A Call to Every Bank Director." 4. "14 (b)?: The Key Issue." 5. "Silver, Stepchild of Politics." July 6, 1964. 6. "American Stock Exchange Disclosure Policies." 7. "Rebels with a Cause." 8. "Protest: What Is the Meaning of the New Student Left?" 9. "The Case Against Justice William O. Douglas." 10. "The How." Liberty Lobby. 11. "Duties and Liabilities of Directors of National Banks." 12. Freedom at Issue. No. 1 (April 1970). 13. "Antitrust in an Era of Radical Change." Supplement to Fortune, Vol. 75, No. 3 (March 1967). 14. Irving of Arabia, by David Falcon.

Folder 5. Higher Education Material 1. "The Reason Is People." Pamphlet. OU Alumni Development Fund. 2. "The Role of the Governing Board." A.G.B. Reports, Vol. 10, No. 2 (October 1967). Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. 3. Pepperdine College Summer Commencement Program. August 8, 1969. 4. Chapman Remembers: A History of Chapman College. 5. "O.C.C. Crew '70." Orange Coast College Intercollegiate Crew. 6. Life membership certificate No. 102, The University of Oklahoma Association. E. H. Skinner. March 30, 1933. 7. Program of Testimonial Dinner, John Simon Fluor. May 27, 1971.

Folder 6. Republican Party Material 1. Orange County Salutes Richard Nixon. 2. Announcement of Dedication of Karl Mundt Library, June 3, 1969. 3. Distinguished Contribution Award, 1969. Appreciation for Contribution, Citizens for a Residence for California Governors. 4. Appreciation, Republican State Central Committee of California. January 1970.

Folder 7. History and Travel 1. International Pancake Day Souvenir Program. Liberal, Kansas. February 23, 1971. 2. Civil War Battlefield Parks of Virginia. Virginia State Travel Service. 3. The Amanas. The Amana Colonies, Seven Villages in Iowa. 1969. 4. Visit Oklahoma Northwest: Alva, Oklahoma.

Folder 8. Miscellaneous 1. Collection of Adages by Edna and Fred Balliet. 1. Thoughts for the Older Girls and Boys. Two copies. 2. For Girls and Boys Ages 7 to 70. 3. A Girl's Complete Education. 2. Announcement of the Grand Opening of the John Wayne Theatre. 3. The Book Collection and Services of the Linda Hall Library. Kansas City, Missouri. 4. Invitation to Presentation of the Freedom Award to Earl Warren. October 14, 1969. 5. "In Memoriam, Charles R. Cook, 1884-1949." Two copies. 6. A Decade of Glass Collecting. Corning Museum of Glass.

Folder 9. Assorted Manila Envelopes 1. One envelope outlining the contents for part of the E.H. Skinner stamp collection.

2. One envelope addressed to the University of Oklahoma Libraries from Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Skinner.

3. One envelope advertising “White Ace Historical Stamp Album pages.

4. One album from the Academy stamp company.

5. One interdepartmental mail envelope from the University of Oklahoma.