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Below the main image is a smaller inset photo of the \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln Home\u003c\/strong\u003e in Springfield, Illinois, as it appeared in 1861 (the two-story house where the family lived before moving to the White House).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover is postmarked with a circular \u003cstrong\u003eSpringfield, Illinois\u003c\/strong\u003e cancel dated \u003cstrong\u003eNOV 19 1962 9-AM\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" in the killer bars. Additional text includes \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" at the top and \"REGULAR STAMPED ENVELOPE\" at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis FDC honors Lincoln's legacy on the centennial of key events in his life (e.g., the Civil War era) and was issued from his hometown of Springfield. Popular with collectors for its historical theme, high-quality ArtCraft cachet, and ties to Lincoln memorabilia. Often sought in unaddressed condition or with matching patriotic cancellations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233900036260,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20250517182515.jpg?v=1770400821"},{"product_id":"u-s-1962-8-airmail-stamped-envelope-first-day-cover-chantilly-va-november-17-1962","title":"U.S. 1962 8¢ Airmail Stamped Envelope First Day Cover – Chantilly, VA (November 17, 1962)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eOfficial First Day Cover (FDC)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued on \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 17, 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the \u003cstrong\u003e8¢ Airmail Stamped Envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e (Scott #UC36 or similar in the airmail postal stationery series), featuring a red embossed jet airliner design in the upper right corner with \"AIR MAIL\" and \"U.S. 8¢\" inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover is an \u003cstrong\u003eArtCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e cacheted stamped envelope (Series of 1962), with a patriotic red-white-blue bordered design. It includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA black-and-white inset photo captioned \"NIGHT VIEW OF CAPITOL DOME,\" showing the illuminated U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., at night with trees in the foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small jet airplane graphic below the text \"8¢ Air Mail.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent text: \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" at the top, \"8¢ Air Mail STAMPED ENVELOPE\" at the bottom, and the ArtCraft logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePostmarked with a circular cancel from \u003cstrong\u003eChantilly, Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e (near Dulles International Airport, opened in 1962), dated \u003cstrong\u003eNOV 17 1962 9-AM\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" in the killer bars and ZIP precursor notation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis issue coincided with the expansion of U.S. airmail rates and infrastructure (e.g., new jet services and airports like Dulles in nearby Chantilly). The envelope served as prepaid postal stationery for domestic\/international airmail. ArtCraft's cachet emphasizes American symbols (Capitol Dome lit at night, jet plane), tying into mid-20th-century themes of progress, aviation, and national pride. 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The 4¢ stamp (Scott #1206) depicts a symbolic lamp of learning over a map of the U.S., with the text \"Higher Education\" in bold letters, representing enlightenment and the democratization of knowledge. The cachet artwork features a dignified portrait of Justin Smith Morrill (1810–1898), the Vermont congressman and primary author of the act, framed alongside the historic Morrill Hall tower (a prominent landmark at many land-grant institutions), all in classic black-and-white engraving style to evoke 19th-century legislative achievement. Postmarked November 14, 1962 (issue date), in Washington, DC—with a 9-AM \"First Day of Issue\" cancellation—this cover is highly appealing to education history collectors, Abraham Lincoln philatelists, higher education enthusiasts, or those interested in 19th-century American public policy and university heritage. It remains in excellent vintage unaddressed condition with crisp engraving, balanced tones, and no visible wear, ideal for display or academic-themed collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234049065124,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20250517182459.jpg?v=1770420968"},{"product_id":"1962-louisiana-statehood-4-new-orleans-la-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Louisiana Statehood 4¢ New Orleans, LA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cachet First Day Cover features the 1962 4¢ Louisiana Statehood commemorative stamp issued on the 150th anniversary of Louisiana’s admission to the Union. The block of four stamps is postmarked New Orleans, LA on April 3, 1962, the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouisiana entered the Union on April 30, 1812, just weeks before the United States declared war on Great Britain. The stamp’s design and cachet artwork celebrate the state’s distinctive heritage, including its French and Spanish colonial roots, Mississippi River commerce, and subtropical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe striking black-and-white cachet depicts the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, a classic Mississippi steamboat, a live oak draped in Spanish moss, and the state seal with its pelican emblem. The cover also carries the Artmaster imprint and the “First Day of Issue” inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Murray Ludmer in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, this cover is a fine example of mid-century cachet artistry and a strong addition for collectors of U.S. statehood issues or Artmaster FDCs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301082788,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081357.jpg?v=1782230799"},{"product_id":"1962-charles-evans-hughes-4-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Charles Evans Hughes 4¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 First Day Cover features the 4¢ Charles Evans Hughes stamp issued by the United States Post Office on April 11, 1962, in Washington, DC. The Art Craft cachet depicts a formal portrait of Hughes alongside a detailed illustration of the U.S. Supreme Court in session, marking the centennial of his birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles Evans Hughes served as Governor of New York, U.S. Secretary of State, Associate Justice, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. His distinguished career shaped American jurisprudence and diplomacy during the first half of the twentieth century, making this stamp a fitting tribute to one of the nation’s most influential legal minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet artwork includes the Harris \u0026amp; Ewing photograph credit and a finely rendered courtroom scene that highlights Hughes’ tenure on the bench. The block of four stamps is cleanly canceled with the official first-day postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handsome addition to any collection focused on Supreme Court justices, legal history, or Art Craft cachets, this cover remains in excellent condition with sharp corners and clear markings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301115556,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081400.jpg?v=1782230805"},{"product_id":"1962-sam-rayburn-4-bonham-tx-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Sam Rayburn 4¢ Bonham, TX First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 First Day Cover honors Sam Rayburn with the 4¢ U.S. postage stamp issued September 16, 1962, in his hometown of Bonham, Texas. The Artmaster cachet features a large portrait of the late congressman alongside a scene of him wielding the gavel as Speaker of the House.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSam Rayburn served as Speaker longer than any other individual in U.S. history, guiding the House through the New Deal, World War II, and the early Cold War years. His influence on landmark legislation and mentorship of future presidents made him one of the most powerful figures in 20th-century American politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet’s detailed artwork, signed by Artmaster, captures Rayburn at the rostrum beneath the American flag—a fitting tribute issued just one year after his death in 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Murray Ludmer in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, a small borough in Bergen County with a long history of philatelic collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of political figures, congressional history, or Artmaster cachets, this well-preserved FDC displays excellent strike and centering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301148324,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081401.jpg?v=1782230810"},{"product_id":"1962-national-apprenticeship-4-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1962 National Apprenticeship 4¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 First Day Cover features the 4¢ National Apprenticeship Program stamp issued August 31 in Washington, DC. The cover bears a block of four stamps cancelled on the official first day with a crisp Washington, DC postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp honors the National Apprenticeship Program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprenticeship training, long established in Europe, had declined in the United States during the 1800s before Wisconsin revived the system in the early 1900s. That success led directly to the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937, creating a nationwide framework that pairs employers, vocational schools, and labor unions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe left-side cachet, produced by C. Stephen Anderson, reproduces a detailed machinist illustration and carries an extensive printed history of the program. The stamp design itself shows hands using precision tools against an industrial skyline, emphasizing craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Coshocton, Ohio, the cover remains in clean, collectible condition with strong strikes and fresh appearance, making it an attractive addition for collectors of labor history, education, or mid-century U.S. commemoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301181092,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081403.jpg?v=1782230816"},{"product_id":"1962-homestead-act-4-beatrice-ne-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Homestead Act 4¢ Beatrice, NE First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 4¢ Homestead Act First Day Cover features an Art Craft cachet and was postmarked in Beatrice, Nebraska on May 20, 1962, the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates the centennial of the Homestead Act of 1862, landmark legislation that granted 160 acres of public land to settlers who improved and lived on it for five years, fundamentally shaping westward expansion and American agriculture in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet highlights Daniel Freeman, recognized as the first homesteader, with his portrait and a drawing of his Nebraska cabin; Beatrice was chosen for the ceremony because Freeman filed the very first claim there on January 1, 1863.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Stewart G. Delbert, M.D. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a common destination for mid-century FDCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for collectors of U.S. postal history or westward-expansion topicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301213860,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081404.jpg?v=1782230820"},{"product_id":"1962-brien-mcmahon-atomic-energy-act-4-norwalk-ct-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Brien McMahon Atomic Energy Act 4¢ Norwalk, CT First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 First Day Cover features the 4¢ Atomic Energy Act commemorative stamp honoring the late Senator Brien McMahon, cancelled in Norwalk, Connecticut on July 28, 1962. The Artmaster cachet depicts McMahon with an atomic symbol and the inscription “Father of Our National Nuclear Policy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrien McMahon served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut and was the principal author of the Atomic Energy Act of 1946, legislation that placed nuclear research and development under civilian control after World War II. His work shaped America’s postwar nuclear policy during the early Cold War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp design pairs McMahon’s portrait with the atom symbol and the phrase “Peaceful Uses,” reflecting the dual emphasis on both national security and civilian applications of atomic energy in the 1960s. The Artmaster cachet adds a detailed portrait and biographical text rarely found on standard FDCs of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of nuclear history, political figures, or Artmaster cachets, this cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a clear first-day postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301246628,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081406.jpg?v=1782230825"},{"product_id":"1962-seattle-worlds-fair-4-seattle-wa-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Seattle World's Fair 4¢ Seattle, WA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an Art Craft first day cover for the 1962 4¢ Seattle World's Fair stamp, postmarked in Seattle, Washington on April 25, 1962. The cover features a block of four stamps depicting the iconic Space Needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair) celebrated the Space Age with exhibits on science, technology, and the future. It introduced the Space Needle and monorail to the American public and drew over 2.5 million visitors during its six-month run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates the 600-foot Space Needle, the Space Age Theme Building, and Mount Rainier, along with the official Century 21 logo. The cover is addressed to White Plains, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of world's fair topicals, Space Age philately, or Art Craft cachets, with fresh color and a clear first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301279396,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081407.jpg?v=1782230831"},{"product_id":"1962-louisiana-statehood-4-new-orleans-la-first-day-cover-1","title":"1962 Louisiana Statehood 4¢ New Orleans, LA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Fleetwood cacheted First Day Cover features the 1962 4¢ Louisiana Statehood commemorative stamp, postmarked in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 30, 1962. The cover bears a block of four stamps depicting Mississippi River steamboats beneath Spanish moss, with bold red \"LOUISIANA\" lettering across the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe issue marks the 150th anniversary of Louisiana's admission to the Union in 1812. At the time, the state was celebrating its rich cultural heritage, from French and Spanish colonial roots to its pivotal role in American expansion following the Louisiana Purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, the state seal, and iconic symbols including a shrimp boat, plantation home, and pelican, tying the stamp's riverboat motif to broader state identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to a collector in Brooklyn, New York, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp first-day cancel and attractive multicolor cachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of U.S. statehood issues, Fleetwood cachets, or Louisiana postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301312164,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081409.jpg?v=1782230840"},{"product_id":"1962-christmas-4-pittsburgh-pa-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Christmas 4¢ Pittsburgh, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 U.S. Christmas 4¢ First Day Cover features the nation's first Christmas postage stamp, postmarked in Pittsburgh, PA on November 1, 1962. The Art Craft cachet depicts a festive scene of Victorian carolers singing by candlelight, with a snowy village and church in the background, accompanied by the text \"Season's Greetings\" and \"Christmas 1962.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp itself shows a traditional Christmas wreath with three glowing candles and a red bow, marking the beginning of the U.S. Postal Service's annual Christmas stamp series that continues today. Issued during the early 1960s, these stamps reflected growing national interest in holiday philately and seasonal postal themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the Art Craft cachet's circular vignette design, which cleverly frames the carolers against a city street scene while incorporating the \"First Day of Issue\" inscription directly on the envelope. The cover bears a clear Pittsburgh postmark and the stamp's red \"Christmas 1962\" banner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example remains in collectible condition with a crisp cancel and attractive cachet, making it an appealing addition for collectors of U.S. Christmas stamps, Art Craft FDCs, or mid-century American postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301344932,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081410.jpg?v=1782230846"},{"product_id":"1962-world-united-against-malaria-4-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1962 World United Against Malaria 4¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover features the 1962 4¢ World United Against Malaria issue, postmarked in Washington, DC on March 30, 1962. The block of four stamps is tied by a crisp first-day cancel, with the cachet depicting a globe centered on Asia and Africa alongside figures from many nations marching forward under the banner “International Struggle Against Malaria.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates the global campaign led by the World Health Organization to eradicate malaria, a disease that claimed millions of lives each year in the mid-20th century. The 1962 issue joined similar stamps released by dozens of countries, highlighting international cooperation in public health during the early years of the Space Age and post-colonial development efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s secondary slogan “Together Let Us Eradicate Malaria,” which arcs beneath the stamps—an uncommon Artmaster design choice that reinforces the worldwide scope of the campaign. The cover is addressed to Mrs. L. W. Hooker in Lombard, Illinois, a historic Chicago suburb long known as the “Lilac Village.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example that makes an attractive addition to topical collections focused on medicine, international organizations, or mid-century Artmaster cachets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388301803684,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081411.jpg?v=1782230900"},{"product_id":"1962-charles-evans-hughes-4-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","title":"1962 Charles Evans Hughes 4¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 First Day Cover features the 4¢ Charles Evans Hughes commemorative stamp issued April 11, 1962, in Washington, DC. The Fleetwood cachet marks the 100th anniversary of Hughes’s birth with a striking portrait, his key titles, and a detailed illustration of the United States Supreme Court chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles Evans Hughes served as Governor of New York, U.S. Secretary of State, and Chief Justice of the United States, shaping American law and diplomacy across five decades. The stamp’s 1962 release coincided with renewed national interest in the Court’s role during the civil-rights era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s architectural rendering of the Supreme Court interior, signed by Fleetwood, one of the most respected cachet makers of the mid-20th century. The cover also bears a handwritten address to White Bear Lake, Minnesota, a historic lakeside community near St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn very fine condition with a crisp Washington, DC first-day cancel, this FDC is an excellent addition for collectors of Supreme Court justices, presidential cabinet members, or classic Fleetwood cachets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388302000292,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081413.jpg?v=1782230905"},{"product_id":"1962-8-air-mail-coil-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1962 8¢ Air Mail Coil Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover features the 8¢ U.S. Air Mail coil stamp, postmarked in Washington, DC on December 5, 1962. The cover bears a single 8¢ stamp with the distinctive red design showing the U.S. Capitol dome and a jet airliner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp reflects the jet age of the early 1960s, when airmail service was expanding rapidly with commercial jet aircraft. The 8¢ denomination paid the domestic airmail letter rate during this period, underscoring the importance of fast airmail delivery in postwar America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the coil format, indicated on the cachet as “8¢ Coil 1963,” with the striking red eagle-and-Capitol artwork typical of Artmaster designs. The cover is addressed to Terre Haute, Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for collectors of airmail issues, coil stamps, or Artmaster cachets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388302065828,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081414.jpg?v=1782230911"},{"product_id":"1962-louisiana-statehood-4-new-orleans-la-first-day-cover-2","title":"1962 Louisiana Statehood 4¢ New Orleans, LA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 4¢ Louisiana Statehood commemorative stamp issued April 30, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The stamp depicts a classic Mississippi River steamboat, while the cachet illustrates the Louisiana State Capitol building in Baton Rouge along with a pair of flamingos and the state’s 150th anniversary dates 1812–1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouisiana entered the Union as the 18th state on April 30, 1812, during the early expansion of the young United States following the Louisiana Purchase. The 1962 sesquicentennial issue celebrated the state’s rich French, Spanish, and Creole heritage as well as its strategic importance along the Mississippi River trade route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the small “Union, Justice \u0026amp; Confidence” pelican seal handstamp, echoing Louisiana’s state motto and adding extra postal-history interest to the cover. The Art Craft cachet is a classic mid-century design with clean typography and attractive two-tone artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Oil Well Water Loc. 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The black-and-white cachet features a striking portrait of Hughes alongside an illustration of the U.S. Supreme Court building.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles Evans Hughes (1862–1948) enjoyed one of the most distinguished careers in American public life, serving as Governor of New York, Associate Justice and later Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Secretary of State under two presidents. The 1962 stamp marked the centenary of his birth and honored his enduring contributions to law, diplomacy, and the judiciary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the use of a se-tenant pair of identical stamps on this cover, emphasizing the formal Artmaster design that ties Hughes’s portrait directly to the Supreme Court he once led. 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It introduced millions of visitors to futuristic concepts in science, technology, and culture, and permanently transformed the city's skyline with the iconic Space Needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colorful cachet highlights the fair's \"World of Art\" pavilion, showing a stylized globe, classical sculpture, and the modern fairgrounds architecture beneath the Century 21 Exposition logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of world's fair topicals, Space Needle memorabilia, or mid-century U.S. postal history, this cover displays fresh colors and a clear Seattle postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388302393508,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081620.jpg?v=1782230937"},{"product_id":"1962-george-washington-5-new-york-ny-first-day-cover-1","title":"1962 George Washington 5¢ New York, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 5¢ George Washington coil stamp issued November 23, 1962, in New York, NY. The cover displays a pair of the stamps tied by the official first-day postmark, with the cachet highlighting the famous Houdon bust of Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates George Washington, Revolutionary War commander and first President of the United States. The design reproduces Jean-Antoine Houdon’s marble bust, sculpted from life at Mount Vernon in 1785 and widely regarded as the most accurate likeness of Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the explicit labeling of this as the “5¢ Coil Stamp,” distinguishing it from the sheet version issued the same day. 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The Artmaster cachet also carries the \"First Day of Issue\" inscription and the distinctive 1963 booklet banner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Murray Ludmer in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, the cover remains in clean, collectible condition with clear strikes and well-centered stamps, making it an attractive addition for Washington definitive or booklet-pane specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388302459044,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081623.jpg?v=1782230948"},{"product_id":"1962-new-mexico-statehood-4-santa-fe-nm-first-day-cover","title":"1962 New Mexico Statehood 4¢ Santa Fe, NM First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover features the 4¢ New Mexico Statehood stamp issued January 6, 1962, postmarked in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the official first day of issue. The attractive cachet commemorates the 50th anniversary of New Mexico’s admission to the Union in 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Mexico’s path to statehood was long and hard-fought; after decades as a territory, it finally joined the United States on January 6, 1912, becoming the 47th state. The 1962 golden-anniversary stamp and cachet celebrate that milestone during a period when the state was experiencing significant growth in tourism, defense industries, and scientific research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet artwork, produced by Fleetwood, includes the State Capitol in Santa Fe, the official state seal, the historic San Miguel Mission (the oldest church in America still standing in Santa Fe), and the distinctive Zia sun symbol used on the anniversary seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of U.S. statehood issues, Southwest history, or Fleetwood cachets, this cover displays fresh color and a clear Santa Fe postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388302524580,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081624.jpg?v=1782230954"},{"product_id":"1962-homestead-act-4-beatrice-ne-first-day-cover-1","title":"1962 Homestead Act 4¢ Beatrice, NE First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 First Day Cover features the 4¢ Homestead Act stamp issued on May 20, 1962, in Beatrice, Nebraska. The Artmaster cachet depicts Abraham Lincoln signing the landmark legislation alongside an illustration of the first homestead near Beatrice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Homestead Act of 1862 opened vast tracts of public land to settlers, granting 160 acres to any adult who would live on and improve the claim for five years. It fundamentally shaped westward expansion and American agricultural history during the Civil War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the block of four stamps canceled on the first day, with the cachet highlighting both the legislative moment and the actual sod house that became the first homestead claim in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Murray Ludmer in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, a small borough in Bergen County with deep roots in early 20th-century suburban growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered Artmaster FDC that makes an excellent addition for collectors of presidential, westward expansion, or mid-century U.S. postal history topics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388302557348,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081626.jpg?v=1782230962"},{"product_id":"1962-capitol-dome-airmail-8-chantilly-va-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Capitol Dome Airmail 8¢ Chantilly, VA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1962 8¢ airmail stamped envelope First Day Cover featuring an Art Craft cachet. The cover bears the official first-day postmark from Chantilly, Virginia, dated November 17, 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8¢ airmail issue coincided with the jet age expansion of U.S. airmail service. The stamp design shows a modern jet airliner, reflecting the transition from propeller-driven to jet aircraft in the early 1960s postal network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet depicts a striking night view of the U.S. Capitol dome alongside a four-engine propeller airliner, tying the new stamped envelope to both national landmarks and aviation progress. The envelope itself was part of the 1962 series of airmail postal stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with sharp postmark and vibrant Art Craft graphics, this cover makes an excellent addition for collectors of airmail, aviation topicals, or mid-century U.S. postal stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388302622884,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081629.jpg?v=1782230976"},{"product_id":"1962-5-profile-springfield-il-first-day-cover","title":"1962 5¢ Profile Springfield, IL First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an official First Day Cover for the United States 5¢ stamp issued November 19, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois. The cover features the stamp with its distinctive circular portrait design alongside the \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" inscription and the clear Springfield postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1962 issue reflects the era's continuing interest in presidential and historical portraiture on U.S. stamps, with Springfield chosen as the first-day city due to its deep ties to American history and the Lincoln legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotable for its minimalist presentation, the cover carries no cachet artwork, allowing the stamp and postmark to stand alone as a clean example of mid-century U.S. postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid addition for collectors seeking affordable 1960s U.S. First Day Covers or examples from the Springfield, Illinois post office.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308488356,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081630.jpg?v=1782231606"},{"product_id":"1962-girl-scouts-50th-anniversary-4-burlington-vt-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Girl Scouts 50th Anniversary 4¢ Burlington, VT First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover features the 1962 4¢ Girl Scouts of America commemorative stamp issued for the organization's 50th anniversary. The cover bears a block of four stamps postmarked at Burlington, Vermont on July 24, 1962, the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia, the Girl Scouts quickly grew into one of America's most influential youth organizations, emphasizing leadership, outdoor skills, and community service for girls. The 1962 stamp marked five decades of the movement's impact on American life during a period when scouting programs enjoyed widespread national support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe striking black-and-white Artmaster cachet depicts four stylized portraits of Girl Scouts in evolving uniforms from 1912 to 1962, surrounding the familiar trefoil GS emblem. A notable detail is the special \"Button Bay Station\" cancel, referencing the nearby site of the 1962 Girl Scout Senior Roundup encampment on Lake Champlain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Murray Ludmer in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, the cover carries an interesting connection to mid-century philatelic collectors in the New York metropolitan area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example that makes an excellent addition to any scouting topical or 1960s U.S. commemorative collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308521124,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081632.jpg?v=1782231609"},{"product_id":"1962-air-mail-8-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Air Mail 8¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1962 8¢ U.S. Air Mail First Day Cover featuring an Art Craft cachet. The cover bears the red 8¢ airmail stamp depicting an airplane over the U.S. Capitol and is postmarked Washington, DC on December 5, 1962, the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8¢ Air Mail stamp was issued during the golden age of commercial aviation, when jet aircraft like the Boeing 707 were transforming airmail and passenger service. Airmail had been a vital part of U.S. postal history since 1918, and this stamp reflects the continued importance of dedicated airmail rates in the jet era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet artwork shows a striking American Airlines jetliner in flight above a detailed view of the United States Capitol Building, tying the stamp design directly to the first-day city. The Art Craft logo appears in the lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of U.S. airmail issues, Art Craft cachets, or aviation topicals. The cover is in excellent condition with a crisp strike of the first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308553892,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081633.jpg?v=1782231613"},{"product_id":"1962-8-airmail-chantilly-va-first-day-cover","title":"1962 8¢ Airmail Chantilly, VA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 8¢ Airmail stamped envelope issued November 17, 1962, in Chantilly, Virginia. The cachet depicts a striking night view of the U.S. Capitol Dome alongside a jet aircraft illustration, with the official first-day cancel tying the indicium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1962 airmail issue arrived during the jet age, when commercial aviation was rapidly expanding and airmail remained vital for time-sensitive correspondence across the United States and overseas. Chantilly, home to the new Dulles International Airport that had opened just months earlier, was a fitting first-day city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt Craft’s design cleverly pairs the iconic Capitol with modern aviation, underscoring the link between national government and the growing air-transport network. The envelope is part of the 1962 series of stamped envelopes produced for airmail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handsome addition to any airmail, jet-age, or Art Craft collection, this cover displays fresh colors and a clear postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308586660,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081711.jpg?v=1782231615"},{"product_id":"1962-national-apprenticeship-4-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","title":"1962 National Apprenticeship 4¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 4¢ National Apprenticeship Program stamp issued August 31, 1962, in Washington, DC. The cachet commemorates the 25th anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act with a photographic scene of machinists at work and explanatory text about the legislation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 established a national system for registering and overseeing apprenticeship programs, jointly sponsored by management and labor under the U.S. Department of Labor. It addressed the need for skilled workers during the recovery from the Great Depression and remained the cornerstone of American vocational training through the postwar industrial boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the stamp’s symbolic design showing one hand passing a key-shaped tool to another, representing the transfer of skills; the cachet’s “Art Craft” imprint confirms it as a product of Washington Press, one of the most prolific FDC cachet makers of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will appreciate this clean, well-centered cover as an attractive addition to labor-history or vocational-education topical collections, with strong eye appeal for display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308619428,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081714.jpg?v=1782231619"},{"product_id":"1962-new-mexico-statehood-4-santa-fe-nm-first-day-cover-1","title":"1962 New Mexico Statehood 4¢ Santa Fe, NM First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 4¢ New Mexico Statehood First Day Cover features an Art Craft cachet and was postmarked in Santa Fe, New Mexico on January 6, 1962, the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp marks the golden anniversary of New Mexico’s admission as the 47th state on January 6, 1912. The design shows Shiprock, a dramatic volcanic formation sacred to the Navajo people, highlighting the state’s distinctive southwestern landscape and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates two Santa Fe landmarks: the historic San Miguel Mission, believed to be the oldest church in the continental United States, and the State Capitol building. A secondary postmark celebrates the 1912–1962 Golden Anniversary with the Zia sun symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine example for collectors of U.S. statehood issues, Art Craft cachets, or New Mexico postal history, this cover displays fresh color and a clear Santa Fe cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308652196,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081716.jpg?v=1782231621"},{"product_id":"1962-malaria-eradication-4-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Malaria Eradication 4¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 4¢ World United Against Malaria stamp issued March 30, 1962, in Washington, DC. The cachet highlights President John F. 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Produced by Art Craft, the cachet illustrates an early milestone in aviation history alongside a modern airliner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp was issued at the height of the jet age, when commercial air travel and airmail service were rapidly expanding across the United States. The design emphasizes the connection between historic airmail routes and contemporary airmail delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s depiction of Charles Green’s balloon “Nassau,” which completed a 480-mile flight from London to Germany in November 1836—an early attempt at air transport that predates powered flight by decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cover makes an excellent addition to any aviation, air mail, or U.S. stamp topical collection, with a crisp first-day cancel and attractive dual-era artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308717732,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081719.jpg?v=1782231628"},{"product_id":"1962-louisiana-statehood-4-new-orleans-la-first-day-cover-3","title":"1962 Louisiana Statehood 4¢ New Orleans, LA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 4¢ Louisiana Statehood commemorative stamp issued April 30, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The stamp depicts a classic Mississippi River steamboat beneath Spanish moss, marking the 150th anniversary of Louisiana’s admission to the Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouisiana entered the United States on April 30, 1812, as the 18th state. The 1962 sesquicentennial issue celebrated the state’s rich French, Spanish, and Creole heritage along with its pivotal role in American commerce and culture during the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet shows the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge flanked by two flamingos and the state’s “Union, Justice \u0026amp; Confidence” pelican emblem. The New Orleans postmark ties the cover directly to the city where the stamp was first placed on sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with a sharp first-day cancel, this cover makes an attractive addition for collectors of Art Craft cachets, Louisiana history, or U.S. statehood commemoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308750500,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081720.jpg?v=1782231631"},{"product_id":"1962-jet-airmail-8-chantilly-va-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Jet Airmail 8¢ Chantilly, VA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover bears the 8¢ Jet Airmail stamp issued November 17, 1962, in Chantilly, Virginia. The red stamp depicts a sleek jet airliner in flight, canceled with a crisp black postmark reading \"Chantilly, VA, Nov 17, 1962, 9-AM\" and the \"First Day of Issue\" handstamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe early 1960s marked the rapid expansion of commercial jet travel. This stamp updated U.S. airmail rates and imagery to reflect the new era of jet-powered aircraft that dramatically shortened transcontinental and international delivery times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChantilly's selection as the first-day city was deliberate; the community borders the newly opened Dulles International Airport, making the location symbolically perfect for an aviation-themed issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with vivid color and a sharp postmark, this cover is an attractive addition for collectors of airmail, jet-age, or transportation topicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308783268,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081722.jpg?v=1782231633"},{"product_id":"1962-project-mercury-4-cape-canaveral-fl-first-day-cover","title":"1962 Project Mercury 4¢ Cape Canaveral, FL First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 Project Mercury 4¢ First Day Cover features the U.S. Man in Space stamp postmarked on the official first day of issue at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on February 20, 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProject Mercury marked America's first crewed spaceflight program, running from 1958 to 1963 and paving the way for the Gemini and Apollo missions. The stamp's dramatic design shows a Mercury capsule in orbit above Earth, symbolizing the dawn of the U.S. space age during the height of the Cold War space race.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the clean, unadorned cover with the printed \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" inscription directly beneath the stamp, typical of many official Cape Canaveral cancels for this issue. 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