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Unless otherwise noted, all First Day Covers (FDCs) are roughly 3.75 x 6.5 inches (No. 6 3/4 envelope) or standard post card size, White envelope, Cacheted, Unaddressed and in VF-NM condition (in my book, once a cover has been cancelled, you can never grade it as “Mint” condition, but some people do). Some listings are lots that include related items, such as specialty covers and/or plate blocks of the stamps on the FDC. Sorry, lots will not be broken. FDCs make unique birthday gifts if you can match the dates!

Listed in order of issue by Date, Location cancelled, Scott Catalog number, Company Printing Cachet (color, if NOT black/gray tone), Cachet pictured, and stamp(s). Most cachets are by Artcraft or Artmaster, but there are some others, as well. All covers and plate blocks of 4 come in glassine envelopes for protection. Please see the Condition guide for grading codes. To purchase anything, see the How To Order page.


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UNITED STATES FIRST DAY COVERS

1947 1949 1952 1954 1956 1958
1960 1961 1962 1965 1966 1967
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
1974 1975 1976 1977 1984 2003

UNITED NATIONS FIRST DAY COVERS

1957 1963 1967 1970 1971

UNITED STATES FIRST DAY COVERS

1947

May 19, 1947: New York, NY. Scott #948, Cachet Craft (red, white & blue), Progress of Postage Services 100th Anniversary of the First U.S. Postage Stamp, 100th Anniversary CIPEX Souvenir Sheet with 5¢ & 10¢ stamps. Also included is a Souvenir Sheet, VF or better, NH: Original Gum is light in spots. See cover and souvenir sheet  Both for $7

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1949

October 7, 1949: Richmond, VA. Scott #986, Smartcraft, Edgar Allan Poe, 3¢ Edgar Allan Poe stamp. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $5

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1952

July 31, 1952: Washington, DC. Scott #UX43, No Cachet, Post Card, Pre-printed 2¢ Abraham Lincoln stamp.  $1.50

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1954

April 9, 1954: Washington, DC. Scott #1041, Artcraft, Regular Postage Series of 1954 - Statue of Liberty, Block of four 8¢ Statue of Liberty stamps, some 60 year old gum discoloration on back. See cover  $8

June 24, 1954: Albany, NY. Scott #1035, Cachet Craft (purple), First American Congress - Ben Franklin, Block of four 3¢ Statue of Liberty stamps. Lightly penciled address has been erased on this cover. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3

July 12, 1954: Rochester, NY. Scott #1062, Cachet Printer Not Designated, Blue “First Day Cover” with Golden Globe Surrounded by Letters, 3¢ George Eastman stamp. Lightly penciled address has been erased on this cover. Also, some envelope glue tanning on back. $1.25

September 3, 1954: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #C48, No Cachet, Blue Sealed "Via Air Mail" Envelope, Connected Pair of two 4¢ Flying Eagle stamps. This cover is addressed (3 lines) in ink.  $1

October 22, 1954: St. Louis, MO. Scott #1055, Fleetwood, Thomas Jefferson Regular Issue Coil, Coil Pair of 2¢ Thomas Jefferson stamps. Typed address on one line at envelope bottom.  $1.50

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1956

January 10, 1956: Staunton, VA. Scott #1040, House of Farnam (maroon), Woodrow Wilson 1856-1924, Pair of 7¢ Woodrow Wilson stamps. See cover  $2.50

May 2, 1956: New York, NY. Scott #UC25, Artcraft, Official FIPEX Cover – 5th International Philatelic Exhibition - Airplane and Tall Ship, Embossed Air Mail Stationery, 6¢ Eagle embossed stamp. See cover  $2.50

May 4, 1956: New York, NY. Scott #UX44, Artcraft, Official FIPEX Cover with Lady Liberty/Globe/Flags, Post Card, Pre-printed 2¢ FIPEX stamp. See cover  $2

November 16, 1956: New York, NY. Scott #UY16, No Cachet, Post Card with Paid Reply Card Attached, Pre-printed 4¢ Statue of Liberty stamp on both cards. Slightly off-fold.  $1.50

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1958

July 31, 1958: Boise, ID. Scott #UY17, No Cachet, Post Card with Paid Reply Card Attached, Pre-printed 3¢ Statue of Liberty stamp on both cards.  $1.50

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1960

July 19, 1960: Saint Joseph, MO. Scott #U543, No Cachet, Embossed Stamped Envelope, 4¢ Pony Express embossed stamp. Pony Express founders cancellation also on cover!  $1.50

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1961

June 15, 1961: Washington, DC. Scott #1044a, Artcraft, Statue of Liberty Regular Postage Series, Block of four 11¢ Statue of Liberty stamps. Faint envelope glue tanning on back. See cover  $4.50

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1962

February 14, 1962: Phoenix, AZ. Scott #1192, Cachet Printer Not Designated – possibly the Phoenix Philatelic Association (full color), Arizona Statehood 1912-1962, 4¢ Arizona stamp. “Ditat Deus” seal cancellation also on cover. Plus, an “Amazing Arizona” info card printed by the state’s development board is included. See cover and card  $4

February 20, 1962: Cape Canaveral, FL. Scott #1193, No Cachet, Pair of two connected 4¢ Project Mercury stamps. This cover is addressed (4 lines) in ink. See cover  $1

February 20, 1962: Cape Canaveral, FL. Scott #1193, No Cachet, 4¢ Project Mercury stamp. See cover  $2

November 19, 1962: Springfield, IL. Scott #UX48, No Cachet, Post Card, Pre-printed 4¢ Abraham Lincoln stamp.  $1.25

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1965

January 6, 1965: Washington, DC. Scott #U547, No Cachet, Embossed Stamped Envelope, 1 1/4¢ Liberty Bell (Auth. Nonprofit Org.) embossed stamp + 4¢ Abraham Lincoln definitive stamp.  $1.25

January 6, 1965: Washington, DC. Scott #U549, No Cachet, Embossed Stamped Envelope, 4¢ Tall Ship embossed stamp + 1¢ Andrew Jackson definitive stamp.  $1.25

October 21, 1965: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #UX53, No Cachet, Post Card, Pre-printed 4¢ Bureau of the Census stamp.  $1.25

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1966

March 14, 1966: Princeton, NJ. Scott #1285, Fleetwood, Albert Einstein Prominent Americans Series, Pair of 8¢ Albert Einstein stamps. Lightly penciled address has been erased on this cover, but you can still very faintly see it. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $3.25

May 21, 1966: Washington, DC. Scott #1310, Artcraft, Official SIPEX First Day Cover – Major Pierre Charles L’Enfant Planning the City of Washington, 5¢ SIPEX stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3

May 23, 1966: Washington, DC. Scott #1311, Artcraft, Official SIPEX First Day Cover – SIPEX Logo, 5¢ Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition Souvenir Sheet. Also included is a Mint/NH Souvenir Sheet and the cut, cancelled stamp from the sheet. See cover, sheet and stamp  All 3 for $4.25

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1967

March 30, 1967: Sitka, AK. Scott #C70, Fleetwood, Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Alaska Purchase, 8¢ Alaska Purchase Air Mail stamp. Lightly penciled address has been erased on this cover, but you can still very faintly see it.  $1.25

March 31, 1967: Charlotte Amalie, V.I. Scott #UXC6, No Cachet, Post Card, Pre-printed 6¢ Air Mail 50th Anniversary of the Purchase of the Virgin Islands stamp.  $1.25

May 29, 1967: Chicago, IL. Scott #UC39, No Cachet, Blue Aerogramme Envelope, roughly 3.75 x 5.75 inches, Pre-printed 13¢ John F. Kennedy stamp. See cover  $2

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1968

January 8, 1968: Buffalo, NY. Scott #1280a, Artcraft, “Falling Water” – Frank Lloyd Wright Prominent Americans Series, Booklet Pane of five 2¢ Frank Lloyd Wright stamps. “Mail Early In The Day” is 6th stamp in the pane.  $2.50

January 12, 1968: Jeffersonville, IN. Scott #1278, Artcraft, Thomas Jefferson Prominent Americans Series, Plate Block of six 1¢ Thomas Jefferson stamps. Also included is a F/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3

January 12, 1968: Jeffersonville, IN. Scott #1278a, Artcraft, Jefferson Memorial - Thomas Jefferson Prominent Americans Series, Booklet Pane of eight 1¢ Thomas Jefferson stamps.  $2.50 

July 4, 1968: Pittsburgh, PA. Scott #s 1345-1354, Complete Set of 10 Historic U.S. Flags with a variety of Cachets, #s 1345, 1353, 1354 by Artmaster, #1346 by Fleetwood (full color), #1347 by House of Farnam (red, white & blue), #s 1348 – 1352 by Cachetcraft (color reflects stamp), 6¢ American Colonial Flag stamps, Also included is a VF or better/NH Extended Plate Block of 20 that includes the Zip and Mail Early blocks. See 2 sample covers and extended plate block  Complete Set of 10 and the extended Plate Block for $30

November 1, 1968: Washington, DC. Scott #1363, Artcraft (blue), The Annunciation, 6¢ Angel Gabriel Christmas stamp. Painted by the Flemish painter Jan van Eyck. Cancellation error with partial “First Day of Issue” also appearing to the left of the cachet. See cover  $3.50

December 3, 1968: Washington, DC. Scott #UC42, No Cachet, Blue Aerogramme Envelope, roughly 4.25 x 6.5 inches, Human Rights Year, Pre-printed 13¢ Air Mail Doves Flying in 3 Globes. This oversized Aerogramme was folded an additional time decades ago – presumably to make it fit a standard glassine envelope. As I’ve seen a large number of these exactly like this, it appears the practice was common. It has been stored in its original fold form for the past 30+ years.  $1.25

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1969

June 16, 1969: Washington, DC. Scott #U548a, No Cachet, Embossed Stamped Envelope, 1 6/10¢ Liberty Bell (Auth. Nonprofit Org.) embossed stamp + 5¢ George Washington definitive stamp.  $1.25

September 9, 1969: Washington, DC with July 20, 1969 Moon Landing USA round date. Lot of 8 FDCs, Scott #C76, Artcraft, Man's First Landing on the Moon, LEM approaching the moon's surface, 10¢ Apollo 11 First Man On The Moon stamp. For fun, included with this lot is The Danbury Mint letter dated October 8, 1969 hawking sale of these covers and the Men In Space proof sets. See sample cover  All 8 for $15

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1970

August 7, 1970: Washington, DC. Scott #1338, Artmaster, Flag over White House, 6¢ American Flag stamp. Also included is a F/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp.  Both for $3

August 22, 1970: Petersburg, IL. Scott #1405, Artmaster, Edgar Lee Masters 1869-1950 American Poets Series, 6¢ Edgar Lee Masters stamp.  $2

August 26, 1970: Adams, MA. Scott #1406, Artmaster, Susan B. Anthony - 50th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment, 6¢ Woman Suffrage 50th Anniversary stamp. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.25

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1971

January 19, 1971: Las Vegas, NV. Scott #1423, both the Artcraft Honoring the American Wool Industry and the Artmaster 450th Anniversary of the Introduction of Sheep to North America covers, 6¢ America’s Wool stamp.  Both for $4

March 12, 1971: New York, NY. Scott #1425, both the Artcraft Honoring American Blood Donors and the Artmaster Salute to Blood Donors covers, 6¢ Giving Blood Saves Lives stamp.  Both for $4

May 7, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1398, Artmaster, WWII Correspondent Ernest Taylor Pyle, 16¢ Ernie Pyle Journalist stamp. (2 available) See cover  $2.25

May 7, 1971: Spokane, WA. Scott #C78, Artmaster (red), Air Mail Eagle, 11¢ Jet Plane Silhouette stamp. See cover  $2.25

May 8, 1971: Independence, MO. Scott #1426, Artmaster, 150th Anniversary of Missouri Statehood, 8¢ Missouri stamp. Also included is a VF/NH Block of 4 with Plate Numbers of the stamp. Both for $3

May 10, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1338f, Artmaster, US Mail Stylized Eagle logo, US First Class Postal Rate Increase 1971, 8¢ American Flag stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Plate/Zip/ME Block of 6 of the stamp – Plate Block includes both the “Mail Early” and “Use Zip Code” margins.  Both for $4 

May 10, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1338f, Artmaster, US Mail Stylized Eagle logo, US First Class Postal Rate Increase 1971, 8¢ American Flag stamp.  $2

May 10, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1394, Artmaster (blue), Dwight Eisenhower - US First Class Postal Rate Increase, 8¢ Eisenhower stamp.  $2

May 10, 1971: Phoenix, AZ. Scott #E23, Artmaster, US Special Delivery Postal Rate Increase, 60¢ Special Delivery + 8¢ Missouri (#1426) stamps. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the #E23 Special Delivery stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $6.50

May 10, 1971: Phoenix, AZ. Scott #E23, Artmaster, US Special Delivery Postal Rate Increase, 60¢ Special Delivery + 8¢ Missouri (#1426) stamps.  $2.50

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May 15, 1971: Kitty Hawk, NC. Scott #C77, Artmaster, Air Mail Post Card Rate Increase, 9¢ Delta Wing stamp. See cover  $2

May 21, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #C81, Artmaster, Jet Circling the World - International Air Mail, 21¢ USA and Jet stamp. Also included is a F-VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $4.25

June 12, 1971: Avery Island, LA. Scott #1427-1430, Artmaster, Wildlife Conservation Series – Trout, Alligator, Polar Bear & Condor, Block of four different 8¢ Wildlife Conservation stamps. Also included is a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamps. See cover and plate block  Both for $4.50

June 12, 1971: Avery Island, LA. Scott #1427-1430, Artmaster, Wildlife Conservation Series – Trout, Alligator, Polar Bear & Condor, Block of four different 8¢ Wildlife Conservation stamps.  $3

June 23, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1431, Artmaster, 10th Anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty, 8¢ Antarctic Treaty stamp.  $2

July 1, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1396, Artmaster (red), USPS Transition – Stylized Eagle, 8¢ Stylized Eagle stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Block of 4 with Plate Numbers of the stamp, gum skip on one stamp. Both for $3

July 1, 1971: Tucson, AZ. Scott #1396, USPS Cachet (full color), Inaugurating the USPS – Stylized Eagle, 8¢ Stylized Eagle stamp. Pair of 2 covers, while being 100% genuine FDCs with cachet, these bear a standard wavy line cancellation and not the usual “First Day of Issue” cancellation. Also included with this is an uncancelled version of the stamped cacheted cover. See sample fdc and cover  All 3 for $4.50

July 4, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1432, Artmaster, Battle of Alamance 1771 North Carolina - American Revolution Series, 8¢ American Revolution Bicentennial stamp. See cover  $2

July 4, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1432, Postmasters of America Commemorative Issue No. 1, Joint issue in July 1971 by the U.S. Post Office and The Franklin Mint, this philatelic and numismatic Limited Edition combination includes a .925 Sterling Silver, Uncirculated, Proof Medal (shows some mild patination by the obverse date and in 3 spots on the edge), approximately 1 ounce, 1.5 inches in diameter, the obverse features a likeness from The Spirit of '76 by Archibald Willard and the reverse an Eagle with shield and text that reads: Commemorative Issue No. 1 Issued July 4, 1971 Washington, DC." The First Day Cover is for Scott #1432 American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976 8¢ stamp with a July 4, 1971 Washington, DC cancellation. The medal is imbedded in cardboard under plastic, but it is not sealed. The FDC has the address cut out and the envelope back flap functions as the Certificate of Authenticity. The back of the envelope is die-cut to allow viewing of the medal's reverse. Comes with a descriptive card the original 4 3/8 x 8 inch blue embossed cardboard folder. See FDC with medal  See medal and card  $29

July 13, 1971: Lakehurst, NJ. Scott #C80, Artmaster, Jet Plane Soaring over Liberty Island - Air Mail Postage, 17¢ Statue of Liberty stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $4.25

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August 2, 1971: Lock Haven, PA. Scott #1433, Artmaster, “Wake of the Ferry” by John Sloan – Famous American Artist, 8¢ “Wake of the Ferry” John Sloan stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.25

August 2, 1971: Huntsville, AL. Scott #1434-1435, Artmaster (blue), 10 Years of US Space Accomplishments 1961-1971, Se-tenant of two 8¢ US in Space Decade of Achievement stamps.  $3

August 28, 1971: Amherst, MA. Scott #1436, Artmaster, Emily Dickinson American Poet Series, 8¢ Emily Dickinson stamp. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp, gum skip on top two stamps. Both for $3

September 12, 1971: San Juan, P.R. Scott #1437, Artmaster, 450th Anniversary of San Juan, Puerto Rico, 8¢ San Juan Puerto Rico stamp. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.25

October 4, 1971: Dallas, TX. Scott #1438, Artmaster, Drug Addiction an Increasing Menace to Society, 8¢ Prevent Drug Abuse stamp. Also included is a S/NH Block of 4 with Plate Numbers of the stamp. Both for $3

October 27, 1971: New York, NY. Scott #1439, Artmaster, CARE - 25th Anniversary of the First Food Packages, 8¢ CARE stamp.  $2

October 29, 1971: San Diego, CA. Scott #1440-1443, Artmaster, Historic Preservation – Decatur House, San Xavier del Bac Mission, S.F. Cable Cars & the Charles W. Morgan, Block of four different 8¢ Historic Preservation stamps. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $4

November 10, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1444, Artmaster (red), Shepherd Overlooking Nativity, 8¢ Adoration of the Shepherds Christmas stamp. Artwork by Giorgione. Also included is a S/NH Block of 4 with plate numbers of the stamp. See cover  Both for $3

November 10, 1971: Washington, DC. Scott #1445, Artmaster (green), Twelve Days of Christmas, 8¢ Partridge in Pear Tree Christmas stamp. Artwork by Jamie Wyeth. Also included is a S/NH Block of 4 with plate numbers of the stamp, subtle bend in one stamp. See cover  Both for $2.75

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1972

June 29, 1972: No City/State Listed, Scott #UXC13, No Cachet, Tan Air Mail Post Card, Pre-printed 15¢ Niagara Falls stamp. “Philatelic Exhibition Brussels - Tour America Inaugural Rome-Paris” within the First Day of Issue cancellation. The card back has "Tourism Year of the Americas '72" with printed images of U.S. tourist spots - Mt. Vernon, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and The Liberty Bell. See cover front and back  $1.50

July 4, 1972: Williamsburg, VA. Scott #1456-1459, American Revolution Bicentennial Commemorative Medal and Stamps Card Stock Envelope, Block of four 8¢ Colonial American Craftsman stamps. This special edition comes with a bronze medal, obverse features a bust of George Washington sculpted by Jean Houdon with a Sons Of Liberty Tree on the reverse, medal measures approximately 1.5 inches/38mm in diameter, "P" Philadelphia mint mark. The uncirculated medal is sealed in plastic along with a 1776-1976 Bicenntennial white plastic token. This comes sandwiched between two loose cards describing the medal and the stamps, which all slide into the card stock envelope. The 6 1/4 x 3 5/8 inch envelope is die-cut on the back to allow for viewing of the medal's reverse. Note: One block is missing 2 perfs on stamp #1457. See sample cover  Sold as a Lot of 2 FDCs for $15

October 20, 1972: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #1393d, Artcraft, Honoring Benjamin Franklin, pair of 7¢ Benjamin Franklin stamps. Also included is a XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.50

November 9, 1972: Washington, DC. Scott #1471 and #1472, Artcraft (blue), Christmas Combination Cover, Both (2 stamps) the Christmas Angels, 8¢ Christmas Angel and 8¢ Santa Claus stamps. Also included are S/NH Blocks of 4 with plate numbers of each stamp. See cover and both blocks  All 3 for $4

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1973

February 10, 1973: Albuquerque, NM. Scott #UC46, Artcraft (red, white & blue), First World Hot Air Balloon Championships - International Hot Air Ballooning, Blue Aerogramme Envelope, roughly 3.75 x 8 inches, Pre-printed 15¢ USA stamp. See cover  $2

February 16, 1973: Portland, OR. Scott #1476, Artcraft, Pamphleteer - Rising Spirit of Independence - American Revolution Bicentennial, 8¢ Pamphleteer Rising Spirit of Independence stamps. This FDC bears an unusual double cancellation of the standard wavy line type dated February 26(?), 1973 and the more traditional “First Day Of Issue” with the correct date. Unique item for error collectors. See cover  $8

February 28, 1973: Beverly Hills, CA. Scott #1484, Artcraft, Honoring George Gershwin American Composer, 8¢ George Gershwin stamp. Also included is a VF/NH Block of 4 with Plate Numbers of the stamp. Both for $3

April 30, 1973: No City/State Listed, Scott #1489-98, Artcraft (blue), envelope oversized approximately 4 x 7.5 inches, salute to United States Postal People, Two strips of 5 stamps each – 10 total stamps/complete set, 8¢ Postal People stamps. See cover  $5

June 27, 1973: San Mateo, CA. Scott #1400, Artcraft, Honoring Amadeo Peter Giannini - Founder of the Bank of America, 21¢ Amadeo P. Giannini stamp.  $2.25

July 4, 1973: Boston, MA. Scott #1480-1483, Artcraft, Boston Tea Party - American Revolution Bicentennial, Se-tenant of four 8¢ Boston Tea Party. Also included is a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamps. See cover and plate block  Both for $4.75

July 4, 1973: Boston, MA. Scott #1480-1483, 1973 Bicentennial Commemorative Medal and Stamps Envelope, Se-tenant of four 8¢ Boston Tea Party stamps. This special edition comes with a bronze medal, obverse features Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry with reverse showing a man on horseback accepting a letter from two men standing on the ground, medal measures approximately 1.5 inches/38mm in diameter, "P" Philadelphia mint mark. The uncirculated medal is sealed in plastic along with a 1776-1976 Bicenntennial white plastic token. This comes sandwiched between two loose cards describing the medal and the stamps, which all slide into the 6 1/4 x 3 5/8 inch envelope. See sample cover  Sold as a Lot of 2 FDCs for $16

July 10, 1973: New York, NY. Scott #1500, Artcraft, Guglielmo Marconi – Progress in Electronics, Pair of 6¢ Marconi Spark Coil stamps.  $2.25

July 10, 1973: New York, NY. Scott #1501, Artcraft, 25 Years of Transistors at Bell Labs – Progress in Electronics, 8¢ Transistors and Printed Circuit stamp. Also included is a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.25

July 10, 1973: New York, NY. Scott #C86, Artcraft, Leo DeForest – Progress in Electronics, 11¢ DeForest Audion stamp.  $2

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July 10, 1973: New York, NY. Scott #1502, Artcraft, Progress in Electronics, 15¢ Progress in Electronics stamp.  $2

August 13, 1973: Carmel, CA. Scott #1485, Artcraft, Honoring Robinson Jeffers American Poet, 8¢ Robinson Jeffers stamp.  $2

August 27, 1973: Austin, TX. Scott #1503, Artcraft, In Memoriam President Lyndon B. Johnson 1908-1973, 8¢ Lyndon B. Johnson stamp. Also included is a VF or better/NH Plate Block of 12 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $4.50

September 10, 1973: Pittsburgh, PA. Scott #1486, Artcraft, Honoring Henry O. Tanner, 8¢ Henry O. Tanner stamp, America's first major black artist. Also included is a VF or better/NH Plate Block of 12 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $4.50

September 14, 1973: Washington, DC. Scott #UX65, Artcraft, Post Card, 100th Anniversary of the first U.S. Postal Card – Ulysses S. Grant portrait, Pre-printed 6¢ stamp. Also included with this are two Mint Unused versions of the Post Card. They looks identical to the FDC except no Grant cachet or naturally, the cancellation.  All 3 for $3.50

September 20, 1973: Red Cloud, NE. Scott #1487, Artcraft, Honoring Willa S. Cather – American Novelist, 8¢ Willa S. Cather stamp.  $2

September 28, 1973: New Orleans, LA. Scott #1479, Artcraft, American Revolution Bicentennial - Drummer, 8¢ Rising Spirit of Independence – Drummer stamp. See cover  $2

October 5, 1973: Saint Joseph, MO. Scott #1504, Artcraft, Centennial Introduction of Angus Cattle into the U.S., 8¢ Angus Cattle Rural America stamp. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.25

November 7, 1973: Washington, DC. Scott #1507, Artcraft (red), Madonna and Child, 8¢ The Small Cowper Madonna Christmas stamp. Artwork by Raphael. See cover  $2

November 7, 1973: Washington, DC. Scott #1508, Artcraft (green), Christmas Tree, 8¢ Needlepoint Christmas Tree stamp. See cover  $2

November 16, 1973: New York, NY. Scott #C79, Artcraft, 70th Anniversary First Flight at Kitty Hawk – Airmail Definitive, 13¢ Winged Envelope stamp. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $3.50

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December 1, 1973: Memphis, TN. Scott #UC47, Artcraft, Bird in Flight with Airplane in Background, Embossed Airmail Stationery, 13¢ Stylized Bird embossed stamp. See cover  $2

December 5, 1973: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #U567, Artcraft, Liberty Bell, Embossed Stamped Envelope, 10¢ Liberty Bell embossed stamp. Also included is an unused/NM, but pre-addressed/return addressed to the VFW in Tucson, AZ, with the same embossed stamp.  Both for $2.50

December 8, 1973: San Francisco, CA. Scott #1509, Artcraft (red, white & blue), Cross Flags with Eagle Seal – Definitive, 50-Star & 13-Star Crossed American Flags 10¢ stamp. Also included is a VF or better/NH Plate/Zip/ME Block of 10 of the stamp – strip includes 3 Plates Numbers, “Use Zip Code” and “Mail Early” in the margin. See cover and plate block  Both for $6.50

December 8, 1973: San Francisco, CA. Scott #1519, Artcraft, 50-Star & 13-Star Flags – Definitive Coil Stamp, 50-Star & 13-Star Crossed American Flags 10¢ Coil stamp.  $2

December 14, 1973: Washington, DC. Scott #1510, Artcraft, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Definitive Series, 10¢ Jefferson Memorial stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3

December 14, 1973: Washington, DC. Scott #1510b, Artcraft, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Definitive Series Booklet Pane, Pane of five 10¢ Jefferson Memorial stamps. The 6th stamp in the pane is “Paying Bills?” Also included is an Average/NH Booklet Pane of 5 of the stamp with “Paying Bills?” as the 6th stamp. Both for $5

December 14, 1973: Washington, DC. Scott #1510c, Artcraft, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Definitive Series Booklet Pane, Pane of eight 10¢ Jefferson Memorial stamps.  $3

December 14, 1973: Washington, DC. Scott #1520, Artcraft, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Definitive Series Coil Stamp, 10¢ Jefferson Memorial coil stamp.  $2

December 16, 1973: Boston, MA. Scott #UX66, Artcraft, Postal Card, Honoring Samuel Adams – Revolutionary War Patriot, Pre-printed 8¢ Samuel Adams stamp. See cover  $2

December 16, 1973: Boston, MA. Scott #UY24, Artcraft, Reply Postal Card, Honoring Samuel Adams – Revolutionary War Patriot, Pre-printed 8¢ + 8¢ Samuel Adams stamps. See cover  $2.25

December 27, 1973: Chicago, IL. Scott #C79a, Artcraft, Jumbo Jet Carrying the Mail, Air Mail Booklet Pane of Five 13¢ Winged Envelope stamps. The 6th stamp is “Paying Bills?” See cover  $3.50

December 27, 1973: Chicago, IL. Scott #C83, Artcraft, Bi-plane to Jet Plane Progress in Aviation – Air Mail Coil Stamp, 13¢ Winged Envelope Coil stamp. See cover  $2

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1974

January 2, 1974: Rapid City, SD. Scott #C88, Artcraft, Shrine of Democracy - Mount Rushmore, Airmail Postage, 26¢ Mt. Rushmore stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp, subtle bend in one stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $4.25

January 4, 1974: Washington, DC. Scott #1511, Artcraft, Saluting the USPS Zip Code System with Mr. Zip, 10¢ Zip Code stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Plate Block of 8 of the stamp. Both for $3.75

January 4, 1974: Atlanta, GA. Scott #UC48, Artcraft (blue & black), Jet Plane Circling the World, Blue Aerogramme Envelope – Air Letter Sheet, roughly 3.75 x 8 inches, Pre-printed 18¢ USA stamp. See cover  $2

January 4, 1974: Miami, FL. Scott #UX67, Artcraft, Post Card, International Surface mail Postal Card, Pre-printed 12¢ Ship’s Figurehead stamp.  $2

January 4, 1974: State College, PA. Scott #UXC14, Artcraft, The Comet Kohoutek, Airmail Postal Card, Pre-printed 11¢ Stylized Eagle stamp. Also included is a Mint - Unused/Unaddressed version of this Air Mail Postal Card with the Red, White & Blue border (looks identical to the FDC without the cachet or cancellation). See cover  Both for $3

January 4, 1974: Miami, FL. Scott #UXC15, Artcraft, Diving Eagle with American Flag, International Airmail Postal Card, Pre-printed 18¢ Eagle Weathervane stamp. See cover  $2

January 11, 1974: Hempstead, NY. Scott #C87, Artcraft, LISDA Jet Plane with Various Air Carrier Logos, Airmail Postage, 18¢ Statue of Liberty stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $4.50

January 23, 1974: Geneva, NY. Scott #1399, Artcraft, Honoring Elizabeth Blackwell Definitive, 18¢ Elizabeth Blackwell stamp. Also included is a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.50

March 11, 1974: Washington, DC. Scott #1525, Artcraft, Veterans of Foreign Wars 75th Anniversary, 10¢ VFW stamp. Also included is an XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $3

March 26, 1974: Derry, NH. Scott #1526, Artcraft, Centennial Birth of Robert Frost, 10¢ Robert Frost stamp. Also included is a XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.25

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April 18, 1974: Spokane, WA. Scott #1527, Artcraft, Expo ’74 World’s Fair – Preserve The Environment, 10¢ Expo ’74 Preserve The Environment stamp with artwork by Peter Max. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp, and a VF or better/NH Plate Block of 12 of the stamp. See both covers and plate block  All 3 for $7.50

May 4, 1974: Louisville, KY. Scott #1528, Artcraft, 100th Running of the Kentucky Derby, 10¢ Horse Racing stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp and a VF or better/NH Plate Block of 12 of the stampSee both covers and plate block  All 3 for $8

June 6, 1974: Washington, DC. Scott #1530-1537, Artcraft, Universal Postal Union Centennial – Floating People with Arms Joined Around a Sphere (scarcer cachet), Block of eight different 10¢ Universal Postal Union stamps. Also included is a TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with the same 8 stamps; this cover has a USPS stock FDC cachet. These two envelopes are oversized, approximately 4.5 x 10.25 inches. Plus, a VF or better/NH Plate Block of 10 of the stamp. See both covers and plate block  All 3 for $12.75

June 13, 1974: Lincoln, NE. Scott #1538-1541, Artcraft, Our Mineral Heritage, Block of four different 10¢ Mineral stamps. Also included is a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamps. Both for $4.25

June 15, 1974: Harrodsburg, KY. Scott #1542, Artcraft, 200th Anniversary of Fort Harrod, 10¢ First Kentucky Settlement stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp and a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. All 3 for $5.25

July 4, 1974: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #1543-1546, Artcraft, 200th Anniversary of the First Continental Congress, Block of four 10¢ Carpenters Hall, Independence Hall and 2 Quotation stamps. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with these same 4 stamps and a F-VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamps. See both covers and plate block  All 3 for $7

August 6, 1974: Chautauqua, NY. Scott #1505, Artcraft, Centennial Chautauqua Institution, 10¢ Chautauqua Tent Rural America stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp and a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. All 3 for $6

August 16, 1974: Hillsboro, KS. Scott #1506, Artcraft, Centennial Introduction of Kansas Hard Winter Wheat into the U.S., 10¢ Winter Wheat Rural America stamp. Also included is a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.25

September 23, 1974: Detroit, MI. Scott #1547, Artcraft, Energy Conservation, 10¢ Energy Conservation stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp and a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. All 3 for $5.50

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October 1, 1974: Washington, DC. Scott #1518, Artcraft, Liberty Bell Coil Stamps, Coil Pair of two 6.3¢ Liberty Bell coil stamps. Also included is an S/NH coil pair of 2 of these stamps. This is the first fractional U.S. coil stamp to be produced. See cover and coil pair  $3.25

October 10, 1974: North Tarrytown, NY. Scott #1548, Artcraft, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 10¢ Legend of Sleepy Hollow stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp and a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. All 3 for $5.50

October 12, 1974: Arlington, TX. Scott #1549, Artcraft, Retarded Children Can Be Helped, 10¢ Retarded Children Can Be Helped stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp and a XF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. All 3 for $5.50

October 23, 1974: New York, NY. Scott #1550, Artcraft (red), Christmas Angel, 10¢ Altarpiece Angel Christmas stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp. See cover and TUPEX cancellation  Both for $4

October 23, 1974: New York, NY. Scott #1551, Artcraft, Sleigh Ride (blue), 10¢ Currier & Ives Sleigh Ride Christmas stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp. See cover and TUPEX cancellation  Both for $4

November 15, 1974: New York, NY. Scott #1552, Artcraft (green), Dove of Peace Weathervane atop Mount Vernon, 10¢ Dove of Peace Weathervane stamp. The was the first self-adhesive U.S. postage stamp. See cover  $2

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1975

February 10, 1975: Swarthmore, PA. Scott #1553, Artcraft, Honoring Benjamin West American Painter, 10¢ Benjamin West stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp. Both for $4

February 28, 1975: Mountain View, CA. Scott #1556, Artcraft, Pioneer Jupiter Mission, 10¢ Pioneer Jupiter stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp and a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover, plate block and TUPEX cancellation  All 3 for $5.50

March 13, 1975: Washington, DC. Scott #1558, Artcraft, Collective Bargaining, 10¢ Collective Bargaining stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp. Both for $4

March 25, 1975: Carmel, NY. Scott #1559, Artcraft, Honoring Sybil Ludington – Revolutionary War Heroine, Pair of two 8¢ Sybil Ludington stamps. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same pair of stamps. See both covers  Both for $4

March 25, 1975: Cambridge, MA. Scott #1560, Artcraft, Honoring Salem Poor at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 10¢ Salem Poor stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp. See both covers  Both for $4

March 25, 1975: Chicago, IL. Scott #1561, Artcraft, Honoring Haym Salomon – Financial Hero, 10¢ Haym Salomon stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp. See both covers  Both for $4

April 4, 1975: Pasadena, CA. Scott #1557, Artcraft, Mariner 10 Venus/Mercury Mission, 10¢ Mariner 10 Venus/Mercury stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp and a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover, plate block and TUPEX cancellation  All 3 for $5.50

April 19, 1975: Lexington, MA. Scott #1563, Artcraft, The Battles of Lexington & Concord, 10¢ Lexington & Concord stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp. See both covers  Both for $4

May 1, 1975: Dayton, OH. Scott #1554, Artcraft, Paul Laurence Dunbar American Poet, 10¢ Paul Laurence Dunbar stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp. Both for $4

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May 27, 1975: Beverly Hills, CA. Scott #1555, Artcraft, Portrait of David Wark Griffith and D. W. by a camera, 10¢ D. W. Griffith stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp and a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. See cover, plate block and TUPEX cancellation  All 3 for $6

June 17, 1975: Charlestown, MA. Scott #1564, Artcraft, Battle of Bunker Hill, 10¢ Battle of Bunker Hill stamp. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same stamp. See both covers  Both for $4

July 4, 1975: Washington, DC. Scott #1565-1568, Artcraft, Uniforms of the Armed Forces, Block of four 10¢ Uniforms of the Armed Forces stamps. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same block of 4 stamps. Plus, a VF or better/NH Plate Block of 12 of the stamp with a slight bend on the two far right hand number margins. See both covers and plate block  All 3 for $9

July 15, 1975: Kennedy Space Center, FL. Scott #1569-1570, Artcraft, Apollo-Soyuz Space Mission, Pair of two 10¢ Apollo-Soyuz stamps. Also included is an uncacheted TUPEX (Tucson Bicentennial) Special Cancellation cover dated August 20, 1975 with this same two stamps. Stamp artwork by Robert McCall. See cover and TUPEX cancellation  Both for $7.50

July 15, 1975: Kennedy Space Center, FL. Scott #1569-1570, Artcraft, Apollo-Soyuz Space Mission, Pair of two 10¢ Apollo-Soyuz stamps. Stamp artwork by Robert McCall.  $3.75

July 15, 1975, Kennedy Space Center, FL. Scott #1569, No Cachet, envelope roughly 4 x 7.5 inches, 10¢ Apollo-Soyuz stamp, lightly penciled address has been erased on this cover, upper right corner light stain. Stamp artwork by Robert McCall. See cancellation  75¢

July 15, 1975, Kennedy Space Center, FL. Scott #1570, No Cachet, envelope 4 x 7.5 inches, 10¢ Apollo-Soyuz stamp. Stamp artwork by Robert McCall. This error cover received a double strike First Day Of Issue cancellation by the post office. See cover and cancellation  $9.50

August 26, 1975: Seneca Falls, NY. Scott #1571, Artcraft, 1975 International Women’s Year, 10¢ International Women’s Year stamp. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 6 of the stamp. Both for $4 

September 14, 1975: Bryn Mawr, PA. Scott #UX68, Artcraft, Postal Card, Honoring Charles Thomson – Revolutionary Patriot, Pre-printed 7¢ Charles Thomson stamp. See cover  $2

September 29, 1975: Washington, DC. Scott #1576, Artcraft, World Peace Through Law, 10¢ World Peace Through Law stamp. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.50

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October 6, 1975: New York, NY. Scott #1577-1578, Artcraft, Banking And Commerce – American Bankers Centennial – Robert Morris, Se-tenant of two 10¢ Banking And Commerce stamps. Also included is a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $4.25

October 13, 1975: Minneapolis, MN. Scott #U571, Artcraft, Seafaring Tradition - Norwegian Sloop “Restaurationen,” Embossed Stamped Brown Envelope, 10¢ Compass embossed stamp.  $2

October 14, 1975: Washington, DC. Scott #1579, Artcraft (red), Madonna and Child, ND-10¢ Madonna and Child Christmas stamp. Artwork by Domenico di Tommaso Ghirlandaio. This and #1580 were the first non-denominated U.S. postage stamps. See cover  $2

October 14, 1975: Washington, DC. Scott #1580, Artcraft (green), Period Christmas Scene, ND-10¢ Cherub with Bell Christmas stamp. Artwork by Louis Prang. This and #1579 were the first non-denominated U.S. postage stamps. See cover  $2

October 31, 1975: Cleveland, OH. Scott #1595a, Artcraft, Liberty Bell Moved to Allentown, Americana Series Definitive Booklet Pane, Booklet Pane of six 13¢ Liberty Bell stamps. Also included is a VF/NH Booklet Pane of 6 stamps. See cover and pane  Both for $5.50

November 4, 1975: Pendleton, OR. Scott #1297, Artcraft, Francis Parkman – Prominent American Series Coil Stamps, four (2 Coil Pairs of) 3¢ Francis Parkman coil stamps.  $2

November 8, 1975: Memphis, TN. Scott #U576, Artcraft, The Liberty Tree, Embossed Stamped Envelope, 13¢ Liberty Tree embossed stamp.  $2

November 10, 1975: Princeton, NJ. Scott #UX69, Artcraft, Postal Card, Honoring John Witherspoon, Clergyman and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Pre-printed 9¢ John Witherspoon stamp. See cover  $2

November 13, 1975: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #1593, Artcraft, Printing Press - Liberty Depends on Freedom of the Press – American Series Definitive, 11¢ Printing Press stamp. Also included is a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.50

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November 14, 1975: Boston, MA. Scott #1603, Artcraft, Old North Church – Midnight Ride Definitive, 24¢ Old North Church stamp. Also included is an XF/NH Plate Block of 4 stamps. See cover and plate block  Both for $4.50

November 15, 1975: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #1622, Artcraft, Flag over Independence Hall – Definitive, 13¢ American Flag stamp. Also included is a VF or better/NH Extended Plate Block of 20 stamps with Zip and Mail Early blocks. See cover and extended plate block  Both for $7

November 15, 1975: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #1625, Artcraft, Flag over Independence Hall – Coil Stamp, 13¢ American Flag Coil stamp.  $2

November 24, 1975: Washington, DC. Scott #1591, Artcraft, Right of the People Peaceably to Assemble - Definitive, Pair of two 9¢ Capitol Building Dome stamps. Also included is an XF/NH Plate Block of 4 stamps. See cover and plate block  Both for $3

November 25, 1975: Allentown, PA. Scott #1618, Artcraft, Liberty Bell Moved to Allentown - Americana Series Definitive Coil Stamp, 13¢ Liberty Bell coil stamp. See cover  $2

December 1, 1975: Juneau, AK. Scott #1596, Artcraft, Great Seal of the United States of America Definitive, 13¢ Great Seal Eagle stamp. Also included is a VF or better/NH Plate Block of 12 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $5.25

December 17, 1975: Kitty Hawk, NC. Scott #UXC16, Artcraft, Amelia Earhart, Airmail Postal Card, Pre-printed 21¢ Cherub Weathervane stamp. See cover  $2

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1976

January 1, 1976: Pasadena, CA. Scott #1629-1631, Artcraft, The Spirit of 76 and American Independence, Se-tenant of three 13¢ Spirit of '76 drummers and fife stamps. Detail from a painting by Archibald M. Willard. Also included with this is an uncacheted/unaddressed cover with red-white-blue trim of with the same #1629-1631 stamps that bears the Freedom Train cancellation, dated January 29, 1976. These special cancellations were only made available at Freedom Train stops across the U.S. in 1975-76. Plus, a VF or better/NH Extended Plate Block of 12 with both the Zip and Mail Early blocks of 4 (20 total stamps). See both covers and plate block  Both covers and the extended plate block for $11

January 2, 1976: Honolulu, HI. Scott #C89, Artcraft, Airplane with Pilot Portrait, Airmail Postage, 25¢ Plane with Globes stamp. See cover  $2.25

January 2, 1976: Honolulu, HI. Scott #C90, Artcraft, Loading the Mail on a Plane, Airmail Postage, 31¢ Plane with Globes and Flag stamp. See cover  $2.25

January 16, 1976: Tempe, AZ. Scott #UC50, Artcraft, Charles A. Lindbergh, Blue Aerogramme Envelope – Air Letter Sheet, roughly 3.75 x 8 inches, Pre-printed 22¢ USA stamp. See cover  $2

January 17, 1976: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #1632, Artcraft (blue), Interphil 76 – Independence Hall-Liberty Bell, 13¢ Interphil 76 stamp. Also included is a S/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.50

February 2, 1976: Biloxi, MS. Scott #U572, Artcraft, Colonial Homemaker with Spinning Wheel, Embossed Stamped Brown Envelope, 13¢ Quilt Pattern embossed stamp. $2

March 5, 1976: Milwaukee, WI. Scott #1616, Artcraft, Right of the People Peaceably to Assemble - Americana Series Definitive Coil Stamps, Coil Pair of 9¢ US Capitol Building Dome coil stamps. $2

March 10, 1976: Boston, MA. Scott #1683, Artcraft, Alexander Graham Bell – Centennial of the Telephone, 13¢ Alexander Graham Bell Telephone Centennial stamp.  $2

March 15, 1976: New Orleans, LA. Scott #U573, Artcraft, American Farmer of 1776, Embossed Stamped Brown Envelope, 13¢ Wheat Sheaf embossed stamp.  $2

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March 19, 1976: Chicago, IL. Scott #1684, Artcraft, 50th Anniversary of Commercial Aviation, 13¢ Commercial Aviation Bi-plane and Plane stamp. See cover  $2

April 2, 1976: Liberty, MO. Scott #1595d, Artcraft (red), Liberty Bell Moved to Allentown, Americana Series Definitive Booklet Pane, Booklet Pane of 5 + “Collect Stamps for the Fun of It” 6th stamp, Booklet pane of five 13¢ Liberty Bell stamps. See cover  $3

April 6, 1976: New York, NY. Scott #1685, Artcraft, A Century of Modern Chemistry, 13¢ Chemistry stamp.  $2

April 23, 1976: Miami, FL. Scott #1615, Artcraft, Beat the Drum for Liberty and the Spirit of '76, Bulk Rate Coil Stamp, Coil Pair of two 7.9¢ Beat the Drum for Liberty stamps. See cover  $2

June 1, 1976: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #1690, Artcraft (red), Honoring Benjamin Franklin First Postmaster General – Interphil 76, 13¢ Ben Franklin stamp. Also included is a VF/NH Plate Block of 4 of the stamp. Both for $3.50

June 30, 1976: Dallas, TX. Scott #U574, Artcraft, First American Army Medical Units, Embossed Stamped Brown Envelope, 13¢ Mortar and Pestle embossed stamp.  $2

July 1, 1976: Dover, DE. Scott #UX70, Artcraft, Postal Card, Honoring Caesar Rodney – Patriot, Pre-printed 9¢ Caesar Rodney stamp. See cover  $2

July 4, 1976: Philadelphia, PA. Scott #1691-1694, Artcraft (red), 200th Anniversary of American Independence, Se-tenant of four 13¢ Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 stamps. Reproduces a painting by John Trumbull. See cover  $3.75

July 16, 1976: Lake Placid, NY. Scott #1695-1698, Artcraft, Commemorating the 1976 Olympic Games – Diving, Downhill Skiing, Hurdles, and Figure Skating, Block of four different 13¢ Olympic Games stamps. See cover  $3

August 6, 1976: Lanesboro, MA. Scott #U575, Artcraft, Colonial Craftsmen Operating A Lathe, Embossed Stamped Brown Envelope, 13¢ Woodworking Tools embossed stamp.  $2

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August 18, 1976: Belleville, NJ. Scott #1699, Artcraft, Honoring Clara Maass Heroic Nurse, 13¢ Clara Maass stamp. Also included is a VF or better/NH Plate Block of 12 of the stamp. See cover and plate block  Both for $5.25

September 18, 1976: New York, NY. Scott #1700, Artcraft, Adolph S. Ochs – Publisher of the New York Times 1896-1935, 13¢ Adolph S. Ochs stamp.  $2

October 15, 1976: Los Angeles, CA. Scott #U582, Artcraft, Horseback Rider & Train - Centennial of the World’s First Commemorative Stamped Envelope, Embossed Stamped Envelope, 13¢ Horseback Rider and Train embossed stamp.  $2

October 27, 1976: Boston, MA. Scott #1701, Artcraft (red), Nativity Scene by John Singleton Copley, 13¢ Nativity Christmas stamp. See cover  $2

October 27, 1976: Boston, MA. Scott #1702, Artcraft (blue), Detail from “Winter Pastime” by Nathaniel Currier, 13¢ Winter Pastime Christmas stamp. See cover  $2

November 20, 1976: New York, NY. Scott #1614, Artcraft, Marching in Step to the Music of the Union, Bulk Rate Coil Stamp, Coil Pair of two 7.7¢ Saxhorns - Marching in Step to the Music of the Union stamps. See cover  $2

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1977

January 3, 1977: Princeton, NJ. Scott #1704, Artcraft, Battle of Princeton, 13¢ George Washington at the Battle of Princeton stamp. Based on a portrait painted by Charles Willson Peale. See cover  $2

October 6, 1977: Hollywood, CA. Scott #1727, FANTASY FILM SERIES FIRST DAY COVERS, Complete Set of 4 First Day Covers for the 50th Anniversary of Talking Pictures commemorative U.S. stamp. Set #1716 or #1912 of 3000 available. Each envelope has a B&W cachet of either Dracula, Frankenstein, King Kong, or The Wolfman, around each of these images are B&W scenes from other classic Horror and Fantasy films from 1932 to 1974. The back of the FDC shows the serial number and lists the films shown on the front of the cover. With the set of 4 covers, you also get a NM, roughly 3.5 x 6.5 inch booklet, introduced by Ray Harryhausen, that talks about each cover and shows B&W stills from Horror and Fantasy films. This is a classic limited edition set (only 3,000 made!) for all Horror or Fantasy film fans. (2 sets available) See 1716 FDC set and booklet cover  $25

October 6, 1977: Hollywood, CA. Scott #1727, SCIENCE FICTION FILM SERIES FIRST DAY COVERS, Complete Set of 4 First Day Covers for the 50th Anniversary of Talking Pictures commemorative U.S. stamp. Set #1716 of 3000 available. Each envelope has a color STAR WARS cachet of either C3PO, Princess Leia & Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader, around each of these images are B&W scenes from other classic SF films from 1929 to 1976. The back of the FDC shows the serial number and lists the films shown on the front of the cover. With the set of 4 covers, you also get a NM, roughly 3.5 x 6.5 inch booklet, introduced by George Pal, that talks about each cover and shows B&W stills from SF films. This is a classic limited edition set (only 3,000 made!) for all Star Wars or Science Fiction fans. See FDC set and booklet cover  $35

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1984

March 12, 1984: Honolulu, HI. Scott #2080, Hawaiian Philatelic Society (full color), State Seal of Hawaii – 25th Anniversary of Hawaii Statehood, 20¢ Hawaii Statehood stamp. Cancellation not clean due to partial double stamping. Includes Proclamation Card by Hawaii Governor, George R. Ariyoshi.  $3

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2003

April 3, 2003: New York, NY. Scott #3777, Old Glory Campaign Badge, this First Day Cover has a 22K Gold (plated) Proof Stamp Replica surrounded by a maroon felt flocking embedded in the normal cover cachet area, 37¢ Old Glory U.S. Flag with 1888 Presidential Campaign Badge stamp. This special release includes a descriptive card (NM) of the campaign badge's history from the Postal Commemorative Society and the unused original cardboard mailer. See cover and card  $7

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UNITED NATIONS FIRST DAY COVERS

1957

May 27, 1957: UN New York, UNNY #UXC1, Air Mail Postal Card, No Cachet/UN Symbol pre-printed in upper left front corner, Pre-printed 4¢ UN Poste Aerienne/Air Mail Globe and Wing stamp, blank back. See cover  $1

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1963 

April 26, 1963: UN New York, UNNY #UX3, Post Card, No Cachet/UN Symbol pre-printed in upper left front corner, Pre-printed 4¢ UN World Map stamp, blank back. See cover  $1

April 26, 1963: UN New York, UNNY #UC6, No Cachet, Pre-printed Air Mail Stationery, Pre-printed UN Emblem 8¢ Air Mail stamp. See cover  $1

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1967

November 17, 1967: UN New York, UNNY #179, Fleetwood, “The Chagall Window Honoring the Memory of Dag Hammarskjold and those who gave their lives in the search for peace” with UN Symbol, Chagall Window pane of six 6¢ stamps. Also included is a Mint/NH Souvenir Sheet of 6. See souvenir sheet and cover  Both for $9

November 17, 1967: UN New York, UNNY #179b-f, Art Craft, Chagall Window with profile of Marc Chagall, Lot of 5 FDCs each with a different Chagall Window single stamp from the pane of six, includes the corner inscription stamp, missing the upper left stamp as you look at the entire pane, five different 6¢ stamps. See 3 sample covers  Lot of 5 FDCs for $9

November 17, 1967: UN New York, UNNY #180, Art Craft, Artist Marc Chagall discussing his work with Basile Yakolev, 6¢ Chagall Window “Kiss of Peace” stamp. Also included is a S/NH Inscription Block of 6 of the stamp. See block and cover  Both for $4.50

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1970

March 13, 1970: UN New York, UN Honors Japanese Peace Bell, UNNY #203, Artmaster (blue), 6¢ Japanese Peace Bell stamp and UNNY #204, Artmaster (red), 25¢ Japanese Peace Bell stamp. See covers  Both for $5

March 13, 1970: UN New York, Honoring The Mekong Basin Development, UNNY #205, Artmaster (blue), 6¢ Lower Mekong Basin Development stamp and UNNY #206, Artmaster (red), 13¢ Lower Mekong Basin Development stamp. See covers  Both for $4.50

May 22, 1970: UN New York, Fight Cancer with UN Symbol, UNNY #207, Artmaster (blue), 6¢ Fight Cancer stamp and UNNY #208, Artmaster (green), 13¢ Fight Cancer stamp. See covers  Both for $4.50

June 26, 1970: UN Building with UN Symbol – 25th Anniversary of the United Nations, Special 25th Anniversary Cancellation, UN New York, UNNY #209, Artmaster (red), 6¢ Peace and Progress 1945 - 1970 stamp, UN San Francisco, UNNY #210, Artmaster (green), 13¢ Peace and Progress 1945 - 1970 stamp, and UN San Francisco, UNNY #211, Artmaster (blue), 25¢ Peace and Progress 1945 - 1970 stamp. See covers  All 3 for $7.50

June 26, 1970: UN San Francisco, UNNY #212, Fleetwood (blue & gold), “Honoring Twenty Fifth Anniversary - Peace And Progress - A Quarter Century of Service To Humanity” with UN Symbol, Special 25th Anniversary Cancellation, UN XXV Anniversary Peace and Progress Souvenir Sheet with 6¢, 13¢ & 25¢ stamps. Also included is a NM/NH Souvenir Sheet. See souvenir sheet and cover  Both for $9

November 20, 1970: UN New York, UNNY #214, Artmaster (blue), UN Building with UN Symbol – 25th Anniversary of the United Nations, 13¢ Peace, Justice and Progress Scales stamp. See cover  $2.50

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1971

January 25, 1971: UN New York, UNNY #215, Peaceful Uses of the Sea-Bed, Artmaster (blue) - Deep Sea Diver and Art Craft – Boat/Net Fisherman, 6¢ Peaceful Uses of the Sea-Bed stamps. See covers  Both for $4

March 12, 1971: UN New York, International Support For Refugees – UN Flag with Global Map, UNNY #216, Artmaster (brown), 6¢ International Support For Refugees stamp and UNNY #217, Artmaster (blue), 13¢ International Support For Refugees stamp. See covers  Both for $4.50

April 13, 1971: UN New York, UNNY #218, Artmaster (red), World Food Program – UN Symbol with Wheat Stalks, 13¢ World Food Program stamp. See cover  $2.50

May 28, 1971: UN New York, UNNY #219, Artmaster (brown), Commemorating The Universal Postal Union Building – Headquarters in Switzerland, 20¢ Universal Postal Union Headquarters stamp. See cover  $2.75

September 21, 1971: UN New York, International Year For Action to Eliminate Racial Discrimination, UNNY #220, Artmaster (green), 8¢ Eliminate Racial Discrimination stamp and UNNY #221, Artmaster (blue), 13¢ Eliminate Racial Discrimination stamp. See covers  Both for $4.50

October 22, 1971: UN New York, UNNY #222, Artmaster (blue), United Nations Definitive Issue of ’71 – Man Holding the UN Symbol overhead with World Map behind, Inscription Block (M.I.) of four 8¢ United Nations Headquarters Definitive stamps. See cover  $6.50

October 22, 1971: UN New York, UNNY #223 I.B. + UNNY #222, Artmaster (red), Jet Plane, UNNY #223 Inscription Block (M.I.) of four 60¢ Special Delivery stamps with one UNNY #222 8¢ UN Definitive Headquarters stamp. See cover  $9

November 19, 1971: UN New York, UNNY #224, Artmaster (green), UN International School – Globe, Lantern and UN Symbol, 8¢ Pablo Picasso UN International School stamp. See cover  $2

November 19, 1971: UN New York, UNNY #225, Artmaster (blue), UN International School – Globe, Lantern and UN Symbol, Inscription Block (M.I.) of four 21¢ Pablo Picasso UN International School stamps. See cover  $7.50

November 19, 1971: UN Geneva, UNG #21, Official Geneva Cachet, Painting of Pablo Picasso by Alexander Rutsch, Inscription Block (M.I.) of four 1.10 F.S. Pablo Picasso UN International School stamps. See cover  $9

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