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The design shows the outline of the state with the capitol dome at Charleston and the dates 1863-1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, the state seal, and the inscription “100th Anniversary West Virginia 1863 Statehood 1963.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Mrs. Karl Greene in Nutley, New Jersey, a common practice for collectors receiving FDCs in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for collectors of U.S. statehood issues or Art Craft cachets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308881572,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081950.jpg?v=1782231642"},{"product_id":"1963-national-academy-of-sciences-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1963 National Academy of Sciences 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 5¢ 'The Sciences' stamp issued October 14, 1963, in Washington, DC, to mark the centennial of the National Academy of Sciences. The cachet reproduces a historic photograph of President Lincoln and his cabinet at the signing of the Academy's charter in 1863.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded during the Civil War, the National Academy of Sciences was created to provide independent scientific advice to the federal government—an enduring institution that continues to shape national policy on research, technology, and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet's dual imagery: the 1863 Lincoln scene paired with the Academy's official seal and the modern geodesic-dome design on the stamp itself, symbolizing a century of scientific progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to a collector in Nutley, New Jersey, this cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a crisp Washington, DC first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn attractive addition for collectors of science-themed stamps, presidential history, or Art Craft cachets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308914340,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081953.jpg?v=1782231644"},{"product_id":"1963-emancipation-proclamation-5-chicago-il-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Emancipation Proclamation 5¢ Chicago, IL First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ Emancipation Proclamation First Day Cover bears the official Chicago, Illinois postmark dated August 16, 1963. The stamp commemorates the centennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, with a striking modern design featuring the word “FREE” in bold abstract lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, the stamp linked the 1863 document that freed slaves in Confederate states to contemporary struggles for equality. Its release in Chicago, a major northern city with deep ties to African American history and the Great Migration, underscored the proclamation’s lasting national significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet’s simple typography highlights the “1st Day of Issue,” while the stamp itself carries the inscription “1863-1963” and “EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION.” The cover is addressed to Loral Stamp Co. in Bronx 67, New York, a mid-century philatelic dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for collectors of Civil War, presidential, or civil-rights topicals, this FDC offers strong display value and solid postal-history context.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308947108,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081955.jpg?v=1782231648"},{"product_id":"1963-gettysburg-5-gettysburg-pa-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Gettysburg 5¢ Gettysburg, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ Gettysburg First Day Cover features the Civil War Centennial stamp issued on July 1, 1963, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The cover bears a clean postmark from the first-day city and carries a simple printed cachet from Loral Stamp Co. marking the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of Gettysburg, fought in July 1863, marked a turning point in the American Civil War. The stamp's design depicts Union and Confederate soldiers in combat, commemorating the centennial of that pivotal three-day engagement and the broader 1861–1865 conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet's straightforward typography paired with the official Artcraft-style “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” inscription beneath the stamp, typical of mid-century U.S. FDCs produced by small stamp dealers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Loral Stamp Co., Box 11, Bronx 67, N.Y., a Bronx-based philatelic firm active in the 1960s that serviced many commemorative issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example that makes an attractive addition to any Civil War or U.S. commemorative collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388308979876,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081956.jpg?v=1782231650"},{"product_id":"1963-andrew-jackson-1-chicago-il-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Andrew Jackson 1¢ Chicago, IL First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 First Day Cover features five 1¢ Andrew Jackson stamps postmarked in Chicago, Illinois on May 31, 1963. The cachet, produced for the Loral Stamp Co., boldly announces the first day of issue with elegant typography on the left side of the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, served from 1829 to 1837 and remains one of the most influential figures in American political history. His strong leadership style and populist policies defined an era, and this stamp issue commemorates his enduring legacy in the early 1960s postal series honoring U.S. presidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the arrangement of five stamps rather than the typical single or block format, creating an attractive franking that highlights the low denomination. The cover also bears the printed address of Loral Stamp Co., a Bronx, New York stamp dealer active in the mid-20th century philatelic market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-preserved example ideal for collectors of presidential topicals, U.S. regular issues, or 1960s First Day Covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309012644,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081957.jpg?v=1782231654"},{"product_id":"1963-scouting-fair-devon-pa-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Scouting Fair Devon, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 cover features a striking triangular cachet promoting the Scouting Fair held in Devon, Pennsylvania, sponsored by BSA Troop 540 of Ambler, PA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe event reflects the vibrant mid-century Scouting movement in America, with local troops participating in fairs and jamborees that emphasized outdoor skills, citizenship, and community service during the post-war era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet design incorporates the classic BSA eagle emblem in light blue within a red-bordered triangle, with \"AMBLER PENNA.\" printed along the side—a nice local touch for Pennsylvania collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid addition for BSA or event-cover topical collections, showing clean cachet printing on an unaddressed envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309045412,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623081959.jpg?v=1782231655"},{"product_id":"1963-christmas-5-santa-claus-in-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Christmas 5¢ Santa Claus, IN First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cachet First Day Cover features the 1963 U.S. Christmas 5¢ stamp, postmarked on its official first day of issue, November 1, 1963, in Santa Claus, Indiana. The colorful cachet depicts a golden angel beneath evergreen boughs with a shining star and the inscription “Peace on Earth.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1963 Christmas stamp was part of the U.S. Post Office’s annual holiday series, issued during a period when Christmas commemoratives were still relatively new. The design of a brightly lit tree against a night sky captured the festive spirit of the era and was widely collected by both stamp enthusiasts and the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable feature is the Santa Claus, Indiana postmark—one of the most sought-after first-day locations for Christmas issues because of the town’s famous name. The Artmaster cachet adds further appeal with its elegant, hand-rendered artwork and clear “First Day of Issue” lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis clean, well-centered cover makes an attractive addition to any Christmas topical or modern U.S. FDC collection and displays beautifully with its holiday imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309078180,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082000.jpg?v=1782231659"},{"product_id":"1963-gettysburg-5-gettysburg-pa-first-day-cover-1","title":"1963 Gettysburg 5¢ Gettysburg, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ Gettysburg stamp on an Artmaster cachet marks the first day of issue for the Civil War Centennial series, postmarked in Gettysburg, PA on July 1, 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest engagement of the American Civil War and a decisive turning point that ended Confederate General Robert E. 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The centennial stamp issue commemorated the 100th anniversary of that pivotal three-day clash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Artmaster cachet features a detailed cannon illustration amid stone walls and trees, crossed American flags, and the exact battle dates July 1-2-3-1863, tying the artwork directly to the historic battlefield terrain still visible today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for Civil War topical collectors or anyone building a complete Artmaster or Centennial series, this cover displays fresh color and a clear Gettysburg postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309110948,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082002.jpg?v=1782231661"},{"product_id":"1963-civil-war-centennial-gettysburg-5-gettysburg-pa-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Civil War Centennial Gettysburg 5¢ Gettysburg, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 Artmaster First Day Cover features the 5¢ Civil War Centennial Gettysburg stamp, postmarked on July 1, 1963, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania—the official first-day city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1–3, 1863, marked a decisive turning point in the American Civil War. Union forces repelled Confederate General Robert E. 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The Artmaster cachet depicts a detailed portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt alongside an illustration of the White House.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady from 1933 to 1945 and later became a prominent U.S. diplomat and humanitarian, chairing the United Nations Commission that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Her enduring legacy as an advocate for civil rights, women's issues, and international cooperation made her a fitting subject for this commemorative stamp issued the year after her death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet notes her birth and death dates (1884-1962) and highlights her role as “U.S. Humanitarian and Diplomat,” with the Artmaster imprint visible below the White House illustration. The cover is addressed to Murray Ludmer in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, a common practice for collectors seeking pristine FDCs in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of presidential spouses, Artmaster cachets, or mid-century U.S. commemoratives, this cover remains in excellent condition with a clear first-day cancel and attractive block of stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309176484,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082005.jpg?v=1782231667"},{"product_id":"1963-christmas-5-santa-claus-in-first-day-cover-1","title":"1963 Christmas 5¢ Santa Claus, IN First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 Christmas First Day Cover features the 5¢ U.S. Christmas stamp postmarked on its first day of issue, November 1, 1963, in Santa Claus, Indiana. The colorful Art Craft cachet shows the illuminated U.S. Capitol dome at night framed by trees, with a glowing red candle and holly accent below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1963 Christmas stamp continued the U.S. Post Office Department's annual holiday series, reflecting the growing popularity of seasonal postage during the early 1960s when families increasingly sent Christmas cards and greetings through the mail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable highlight is the distinctive Santa Claus, Indiana postmark, tying the cover to the small town famous for its Christmas-themed name and post office that handles thousands of holiday letters each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Karl H. 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Produced by Art Craft with a handsome engraved cachet, the cover bears the official first-day postmark from Henderson, Kentucky, dated December 7, 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudubon’s monumental work, \u003cem\u003eThe Birds of America\u003c\/em\u003e, remains one of the most celebrated achievements in natural-history art. His detailed illustrations of North American birds helped shape both scientific study and public appreciation of wildlife during the early nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet features a classic portrait of Audubon in hunting attire with his faithful dog, accompanied by delicate vignettes of nesting birds and a flying warbler—elements that echo the style of his own plates. The stamp itself depicts a pair of blue jays, one of the many species Audubon documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Marshall E. Christmann, M.D., in Pratt, Kansas, the cover carries an interesting small-town connection typical of mid-century FDC collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with strong visual appeal, this Art Craft Audubon FDC makes an excellent addition for collectors of art, birds, or classic U.S. commemoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309242020,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082043.jpg?v=1782231672"},{"product_id":"1963-food-for-peace-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Food for Peace 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 5¢ Food for Peace stamp issued June 4, 1963, in Washington, DC. The stamp depicts a golden sheaf of wheat against a green background with the slogans “Food for Peace” and “Freedom from Hunger.” The postmark clearly reads “Washington, D.C. Jun 4 9-AM 1963.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover commemorates the World Food Congress held in Washington that year, part of the global Freedom from Hunger campaign launched by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The era saw heightened international focus on agricultural development and relief efforts amid Cold War-era food aid programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the large circular vignette showing children receiving food aid, flanked by the Art Craft imprint and “Food for Peace” banner. The design ties the stamp directly to the concurrent World Food Congress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Mr. Merton D. Bradley in Bloomfield, Connecticut, the cover reflects typical collector mailings of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with a sharp Washington, DC first-day cancel, this FDC makes an attractive addition for topical collectors of humanitarian issues, agriculture, or Art Craft cachets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309274788,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082044.jpg?v=1782231677"},{"product_id":"1963-international-red-cross-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1963 International Red Cross 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ International Red Cross First Day Cover features an Art Craft cachet and was postmarked in Washington, DC on October 29, 1963. The stamp commemorates the centennial of the International Red Cross, founded in 1863.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenri Dunant established the organization after witnessing the suffering at the Battle of Solferino, leading to the Geneva Convention and the global Red Cross movement that provided neutral humanitarian aid during conflicts and disasters throughout the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet highlights Dunant’s portrait alongside the Red Cross symbol and illustrations of relief operations, including hospital ships and field workers, capturing the organization’s worldwide mission on its 100th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to a private collector in San Jose, California, this cover remains in clean condition with a crisp first-day cancel and attractive monochrome cachet design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of Red Cross, humanitarian, or Art Craft FDCs, offering both postal history and visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309307556,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082046.jpg?v=1782231678"},{"product_id":"1963-flag-over-white-house-5-tucson-az-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Flag over White House 5¢ Tucson, AZ First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ Flag over White House First Day Cover features the Scott 1208 stamp canceled on February 24 at the Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society Exhibition Station in Tucson, Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp was issued to meet the new 5-cent first-class letter rate that took effect in 1963, showing the American flag waving above the White House to symbolize national pride during the Cold War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive circular exhibition station postmark from the Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society adds philatelic interest beyond a standard Washington, DC first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Mrs. S. 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The attractive Artmaster cachet shows evergreen boughs, a golden angel ornament, and the inscription “Peace on Earth First Day of Issue.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued during the early years of the modern U.S. Christmas stamp program, the 1963 design captured the growing national tradition of holiday postage and reflected the era’s emphasis on family, peace, and seasonal celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming and highly collectible detail is the Santa Claus, Indiana postmark, chosen specifically to complement the stamp’s theme and giving the cover extra topical appeal for holiday and postmark collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn fine condition with a crisp strike and colorful cachet, this FDC makes an excellent addition to any Christmas topical or U.S. commemorative collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309373092,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082048.jpg?v=1782231684"},{"product_id":"1963-montgomery-blair-15-silver-spring-md-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Montgomery Blair 15¢ Silver Spring, MD First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 1963 15¢ Montgomery Blair U.S. airmail stamp issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the first International Postal Conference. The block of four stamps is tied by a clear Silver Spring, Maryland postmark dated May 3, 1963—the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontgomery Blair served as Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln and played a pivotal role in convening the 1863 Paris conference that laid the groundwork for what became the Universal Postal Union. 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The cover bears the official first-day cancel and the printed inscription “COMMEMORATING THE 1st Day of Issue.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alliance for Progress was President John F. Kennedy’s landmark initiative to foster economic cooperation and social reform across Latin America during the Cold War. Launched in 1961, the program sought to counter communist influence by promoting democratic institutions, land reform, and infrastructure development throughout the Western Hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp’s dramatic design shows a hand raising a flaming torch before a stylized map of the Americas, symbolizing enlightenment and unity. 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The Art Craft cachet displays a classic oval portrait of the seventh president alongside the Hermitage, his Tennessee home, with the 1963 stamp series banner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Jackson’s presidency (1829–1837) defined the era of Jacksonian democracy, expanding suffrage for white males while enforcing controversial policies such as Indian Removal. The stamp’s release coincided with the Civil War centennial years, when the U.S. Post Office issued numerous presidential commemoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the use of five 1¢ stamps to meet the contemporary first-class rate, creating an attractive multiple franking on an Art Craft cachet. The cover is addressed to Samuel Belber at 1838 Harrison Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—an address in a historic North Philadelphia neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for presidential or Art Craft topical collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309700772,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082204_a9a0be9f-b9b2-4eae-bc80-4691acff9b2c.jpg?v=1782231712"},{"product_id":"1963-international-red-cross-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","title":"1963 International Red Cross 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ International Red Cross First Day Cover features an Art Craft cachet honoring the centennial of the organization. The cover is postmarked Washington, DC on October 29, 1963, the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates the founding of the International Red Cross in 1863 by Swiss humanitarian Henri Dunant. His efforts after witnessing the Battle of Solferino led to the Geneva Convention and the creation of the Red Cross movement, which has since provided aid in countless conflicts and disasters worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet prominently displays Dunant’s portrait alongside the Red Cross emblem and scenes of relief work, including a hospital ship and medical personnel. The Art Craft branding appears in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Mrs. Karl Greene in Nutley, New Jersey, the cover remains in clean condition with a clear postmark and well-centered stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of Red Cross, humanitarian, or Art Craft FDCs, offering both historical context and attractive cachet design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309766308,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082205.jpg?v=1782231717"},{"product_id":"1963-andrew-jackson-1-chicago-il-first-day-cover-2","title":"1963 Andrew Jackson 1¢ Chicago, IL First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 Art Craft First Day Cover features the 1¢ Andrew Jackson coil stamp issued May 31 in Chicago, Illinois. The cover displays a strip of five stamps canceled with the official first-day postmark alongside a classic portrait cachet of Jackson labeled “Old Hickory.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Jackson served as the seventh President of the United States and remains one of the most influential figures of the early republic. The 1963 coil stamp was part of a new definitive series printed for use in vending machines and automated post offices, reflecting the Post Office Department’s ongoing effort to modernize stamp production and distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the “SERIES OF 1963” inscription and the Art Craft logo, identifying this as an early coil issue from that production run. The clean, unaddressed cover is in excellent condition, making it an attractive addition for collectors of presidential topicals or U.S. definitive stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309864612,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082207_fd21391b-f818-402f-ac8e-7b6bd4153901.jpg?v=1782231723"},{"product_id":"1963-eleanor-roosevelt-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","title":"1963 Eleanor Roosevelt 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover bears a block of four of the 5¢ Eleanor Roosevelt commemorative stamp, postmarked Washington, DC on the official first day of issue, October 11, 1963. The cachet features a striking black-and-white portrait of the former First Lady beside a lit candle, with the inscription “In Memoriam Eleanor Roosevelt 1884-1962.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEleanor Roosevelt’s stamp was issued less than a year after her death, honoring her unparalleled legacy as a diplomat, humanitarian, and chair of the United Nations commission that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The design reflects the nation’s desire to recognize her global impact during the early years of the civil-rights era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the Adlai Stevenson quotation printed beneath the portrait: “She would rather light a candle than curse the darkness, and her glow has warmed the world.” The cover also carries the distinctive Art Craft copyright emblem at lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe typed address to Mrs. Edward D. Bender in Oak Park, Illinois, adds a Midwestern connection; Oak Park is renowned as the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway and the longtime home of Frank Lloyd Wright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example that makes an excellent addition to collections focused on First Ladies, human-rights themes, or Art Craft cachets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309897380,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082208.jpg?v=1782231728"},{"product_id":"1963-west-virginia-statehood-5-wheeling-wv-first-day-cover-1","title":"1963 West Virginia Statehood 5¢ Wheeling, WV First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster First Day Cover bears a block of four of the 5¢ West Virginia Centennial stamp, postmarked on the first day of issue, June 20, 1963, in Wheeling, West Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWest Virginia entered the Union as the 35th state on June 20, 1863, during the Civil War after voters in the western counties of Virginia chose to remain loyal to the United States and form a new state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe striking Artmaster cachet illustrates the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston and includes the Great Seal of the state along with the inscription “100th Anniversary – 35th State of the Union 1863–1963.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Murray Ludmer in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, a Bergen County borough founded in the late 19th century and known for its convenient location along the historic New York \u0026amp; Erie Railroad line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example that makes an attractive addition to any U.S. statehood or Civil War topical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309930148,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082210.jpg?v=1782231730"},{"product_id":"1963-montgomery-blair-15-silver-spring-md-first-day-cover-1","title":"1963 Montgomery Blair 15¢ Silver Spring, MD First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 15¢ U.S. airmail stamp issued May 3, 1963, in Silver Spring, Maryland, to mark the 100th anniversary of the first International Postal Conference held in Paris in 1863. The stamp portrays Montgomery Blair, Lincoln’s Postmaster General, with a globe and envelope motif highlighting international mail exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlair played a pivotal role in shaping modern postal diplomacy; his advocacy led directly to the 1863 Paris conference and, a decade later, to the establishment of the Universal Postal Union. The cover’s cachet reproduces a formal portrait of Blair flanked by the dates 1813–1883 and explicitly notes his contribution as “originator of what is now the Universal Postal Union.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the stamp’s airmail designation despite commemorating an event that predates aviation, underscoring the U.S. Post Office’s long-standing use of airmail issues for international themes. The crisp Silver Spring postmark ties the cover to Blair’s Maryland roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with strong Art Craft engraving, this FDC makes an excellent addition for collectors of U.S. postal history, Lincoln-era figures, or worldwide postal-union topicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309962916,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082211.jpg?v=1782231734"},{"product_id":"1963-old-glory-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Old Glory 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Fleetwood cacheted First Day Cover features the 5¢ Old Glory stamp issued January 9, 1963, in Washington, DC. The colorful cachet depicts a waving American flag above the White House with the slogan “Long May It Wave.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5¢ flag stamp was part of the regular definitive series and appeared during a period of heightened national pride amid the Cold War and space race. Its design reinforced patriotic themes on everyday mail throughout the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet artist’s signature “Fleetwood” and the dramatic sky-and-cloud background that makes the flag the focal point. The cover bears a clear Washington, DC, first-day postmark dated January 9, 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will appreciate the clean condition and strong topical appeal for flag, patriotic, or regular-issue collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388309995684,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082212.jpg?v=1782231736"},{"product_id":"1963-eleanor-roosevelt-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-2","title":"1963 Eleanor Roosevelt 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 5¢ Eleanor Roosevelt commemorative stamp issued by the United States on October 11, 1963. The cover bears a crisp Washington, DC postmark dated the first day of issue and includes the distinctive Art Craft cachet portraying Mrs. Roosevelt beside a symbolic candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady from 1933 to 1945 and later as a delegate to the United Nations, where she chaired the committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The 1963 stamp honored her enduring legacy of public service and humanitarian advocacy just one year after her death in 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet is notable for its memorial design, featuring the dates 1884-1962 and a moving quotation from Adlai Stevenson: “She would rather light a candle than curse the darkness, and her glow has warmed the world.” The Art Craft branding appears in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to any collection of First Ladies, Famous Americans, or mid-century U.S. commemoratives, this well-preserved FDC displays sharp corners and clear markings ideal for both display and study.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310028452,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082214.jpg?v=1782231739"},{"product_id":"1963-international-red-cross-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-3","title":"1963 International Red Cross 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ First Day Cover honors the centennial of the International Red Cross. The stamp is postmarked Washington, DC on October 29, 1963, with a striking Am Craft cachet featuring founder Henri Dunant and Red Cross relief scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1863 after Henri Dunant witnessed the suffering at the Battle of Solferino, the International Red Cross became the world’s largest humanitarian network, delivering medical aid, prisoner support, and disaster relief across conflicts and natural calamities throughout the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet’s bold graphic of Dunant beside the Red Cross symbol and a busy dockside aid scene adds visual interest rarely found on standard FDCs of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine example for collectors of humanitarian, medical, or United Nations-related topicals, this cover displays fresh condition with a clear first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310061220,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082216.jpg?v=1782231741"},{"product_id":"1963-world-vacationland-7-new-york-ny-first-day-cover","title":"1963 World Vacationland 7¢ New York, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 7¢ World Vacationland first day cover is a bilingual postal card with paid reply, postmarked New York, NY on August 30, 1963. The indicia features a blue map of North America labeled \"WORLD VACATIONLAND\" with the USA 7¢ denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1960s the United States actively promoted domestic tourism to international audiences; the bilingual English-French text and \"paid reply\" format were designed to facilitate correspondence from overseas visitors exploring American destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the paid-reply card format itself, uncommon on most FDCs, together with the stylized continental map that deliberately positions the entire USA as a single vacation destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis clean, well-centered example is an appealing addition for collectors of U.S. postal stationery, tourism topicals, or 1960s first day covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310093988,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082311.jpg?v=1782231745"},{"product_id":"1963-alliance-for-progress-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-3","title":"1963 Alliance for Progress 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster First Day Cover features the 5¢ Alliance for Progress stamp issued August 17, 1963, with a crisp Washington, DC postmark. The cachet depicts a shaded map of North, Central, and South America with elegant script lettering celebrating the program's second anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alliance for Progress was President John F. Kennedy's signature foreign-policy initiative aimed at fostering economic development, social reform, and democratic stability across Latin America during the Cold War. It sought to counter communist influence by promoting regional cooperation and shared prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet's printed slogan referencing the \"common market objectives of the nations involved,\" highlighting the era's push toward economic integration modeled on Europe's emerging Common Market. The Artmaster branding appears in the lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of Kennedy-era issues, Latin American topics, or Artmaster cachets, this cover displays clean lines and strong visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310126756,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082313.jpg?v=1782231747"},{"product_id":"1963-montgomery-blair-15-silver-spring-md-first-day-cover-2","title":"1963 Montgomery Blair 15¢ Silver Spring, MD First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 15¢ Montgomery Blair airmail stamp issued May 3, 1963, in Silver Spring, Maryland. The cover honors the 100th anniversary of the first International Postal Conference and depicts Blair alongside a globe and envelope motif symbolizing worldwide mail exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontgomery Blair served as Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln and played a pivotal role in convening the 1863 Paris conference that laid the groundwork for the Universal Postal Union. His efforts standardized international mail rates and routing, dramatically improving global communication during the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet includes Blair’s portrait, birth and death dates (1813–1883), and notes his authorship of what became the Universal Postal Union, with the Art Craft logo visible at lower left. The double-stamped cover shows the full design of the red-and-blue airmail issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nice addition for collectors of U.S. airmail, postal history, or Lincoln-era topical FDCs, this cover remains in clean condition with a clear Silver Spring postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310159524,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082315.jpg?v=1782231751"},{"product_id":"1963-the-sciences-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1963 The Sciences 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ArtCraft first day cover features the 1963 5¢ The Sciences commemorative stamp issued in a block of four, postmarked Washington, DC on October 14, 1963. The cachet celebrates the centennial of the National Academy of Sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstablished by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the Civil War, the Academy was created to provide independent scientific advice to the government, marking a pivotal moment in American scientific institutional history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe striking cachet reproduces a historic photograph of Lincoln and his cabinet at the signing of the Academy's charter, while the stamps depict stylized observatory domes beneath a star-filled sky, symbolizing the breadth of scientific inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of science-themed issues or ArtCraft cachets, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp first-day cancel and attractive dual imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310192292,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082316.jpg?v=1782231753"},{"product_id":"1963-international-red-cross-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-4","title":"1963 International Red Cross 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ International Red Cross First Day Cover features an Art Craft cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of the organization. The cover is postmarked in Washington, DC on October 29, 1963, the official first day of issue for the stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates the founding of the International Red Cross by Henri Dunant in 1863 following the Battle of Solferino. Over the ensuing century the Red Cross grew into a global humanitarian network providing medical aid, disaster relief, and support for prisoners of war under the Geneva Conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet highlights Dunant’s portrait alongside the Red Cross symbol and scenes of relief work, including a hospital ship and stretcher bearers. The Art Craft branding appears in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of Red Cross, medical, or humanitarian topical FDCs, this cover displays clean strikes and attractive cachet artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310225060,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082318.jpg?v=1782231757"},{"product_id":"1963-luminescent-tagged-8-airmail-dayton-oh-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Luminescent Tagged 8¢ Airmail Dayton, OH First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 8¢ Luminescent Tagged Airmail stamp, postmarked in Dayton, Ohio on August 1, 1963. The cachet illustrates the U.S. Post Office facer-cancelling machine used in early automated mail processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe luminescent tagging experiment marked an important step in postal automation during the early 1960s. By applying a phosphor coating to stamps, the Post Office could test high-speed sorting equipment that read the glowing marks under ultraviolet light, dramatically improving mail-handling efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the explanatory text box noting that the stamps were overprinted with luminescent material specifically to test automatic speed handling of mail. The red airmail stamp design shows a jetliner over the U.S. Capitol dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of airmail issues, postal automation history, or Art Craft cachets, this cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a clear first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310257828,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082319.jpg?v=1782231758"},{"product_id":"1963-the-sciences-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","title":"1963 The Sciences 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 First Day Cover features the 5¢ The Sciences commemorative stamp issued by the United States Post Office on October 14, 1963, in Washington, DC. The cover bears a handsome Artmaster cachet marking the 100th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, founded in 1863.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp and cachet honor the National Academy of Sciences during a period when American scientific achievement was central to national identity, from space exploration to medical research. The Academy was chartered by President Lincoln to advise the government on scientific matters, a role it continues today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s faithful reproduction of the Academy seal showing the figure of Science holding a torch with the motto “Let There Be Light,” surrounded by the full organizational name. The cover is franked with a block of four stamps tied by the official first-day circular datestamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Josephine R. Erwin in San Diego, California, the cover reflects the era’s common practice of sending FDCs to collectors and correspondents across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for collectors of science topicals, Artmaster cachets, or mid-century U.S. commemoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310290596,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082321.jpg?v=1782231762"},{"product_id":"1963-airmail-eagle-6-boston-ma-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Airmail Eagle 6¢ Boston, MA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an official Art Craft first day cover for the 1963 6¢ U.S. Airmail stamp (Series of 1963), postmarked in Boston, Massachusetts on July 12, 1963. The cachet features a detailed illustration of a bald eagle perched beside the Washington Monument, produced for the American Air Mail Society Convention held July 12-14, 1963 in Boston.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp design continues the long tradition of U.S. airmail issues, highlighting the importance of air mail service in the mid-20th century when commercial aviation was rapidly expanding. The 6¢ denomination paid the domestic airmail letter rate at the time of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotable for its dual-purpose design as both a standard FDC and an official convention souvenir of the American Air Mail Society, the cover also carries the society's emblem. The Art Craft cachet is widely collected for its crisp engraving and historical aviation themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to F. Creed at 1804 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, the cover connects to one of America's great historic postal cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of airmail stamps, Art Craft cachets, or American Air Mail Society memorabilia, this cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a clear Boston first-day postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310323364,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082322.jpg?v=1782231764"},{"product_id":"1963-west-virginia-statehood-5-wheeling-wv-first-day-cover-2","title":"1963 West Virginia Statehood 5¢ Wheeling, WV First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 5¢ West Virginia Statehood commemorative stamp issued June 20, 1963, and postmarked in Wheeling, West Virginia, on the first day of issue. The cachet celebrates the centennial of West Virginia’s admission to the Union with a striking illustration of the State Capitol in Charleston and the official state seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWest Virginia was born in the midst of the Civil War when the western counties of Virginia chose to remain loyal to the Union and formed their own state, officially admitted on June 20, 1863. The stamp’s design highlights the state’s distinctive outline and the Capitol dome, underscoring the centennial theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the red-outlined state map on the stamp that precisely matches the cachet’s focus on statehood. The cover is addressed to Robert E. Bakeman, D.O., in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a common practice among mid-century collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition with a crisp postmark and well-preserved cachet, this FDC is an attractive addition for collectors of Art Craft covers, U.S. statehood issues, or Civil War-era commemoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310356132,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082323.jpg?v=1782231768"},{"product_id":"1963-andrew-jackson-1-new-york-ny-first-day-cover-2","title":"1963 Andrew Jackson 1¢ New York, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 Art Craft First Day Cover features the 1¢ Andrew Jackson stamp issued March 23 in New York, NY. The cachet depicts a classic portrait of the seventh president alongside The Hermitage, his Tennessee home, with the banner “First Day of Issue” and the 1963 stamp series emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Jackson’s presidency (1829–1837) marked a pivotal era in American history, expanding executive power, championing the common man, and shaping the Democratic Party. The stamp was part of the 1963 series honoring past presidents, reflecting the nation’s ongoing interest in its founding figures during the Cold War years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the four 1¢ stamps tied by the official “First Day of Issue” cancel, creating a clean block presentation typical of Art Craft’s popular 1960s cachets. The Hermitage illustration adds historical depth, linking the stamp directly to Jackson’s legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Robert E. Bakeman, D.O., in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a common practice among collectors who requested FDCs through the mail in that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for presidential or Art Craft topical collections, offering both postal history and display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310388900,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082410.jpg?v=1782231770"},{"product_id":"1963-carolina-charter-5-edenton-nc-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Carolina Charter 5¢ Edenton, NC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 Carolina Charter First Day Cover features the 5¢ U.S. commemorative stamp issued April 6, 1963, in Edenton, North Carolina. The Art Craft cachet depicts King Charles II in an ornate oval frame with the 1663–1963 anniversary dates and three sailing ships below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp marks the 300th anniversary of the Carolina Charter, the royal grant by which King Charles II conveyed the vast Carolina territory to eight Lords Proprietors, laying the foundation for the future states of North Carolina and South Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s faithful reproduction of the 1663 charter document itself, shown alongside a quill pen—an elegant nod to the legal instrument that shaped colonial America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Hugh H. Connolly in Billings, Montana, a growing western city that was itself expanding rapidly in the early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered Art Craft FDC, this piece offers strong appeal for collectors of U.S. colonial history, Art Craft cachets, or North Carolina postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310421668,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082413.jpg?v=1782231774"},{"product_id":"1963-alliance-for-progress-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-4","title":"1963 Alliance for Progress 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 First Day Cover features a block of four 5¢ Alliance for Progress stamps issued August 17, 1963, in Washington, DC. The Artmaster cachet depicts a map of the Americas with the program title and second-anniversary wording, along with the slogan “Contributing toward the common market objectives of the nations involved.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alliance for Progress was President John F. Kennedy’s signature initiative to foster economic cooperation and social progress across Latin America during the Cold War. Launched in 1961, the program sought to counter communist influence by promoting development and democratic reforms throughout the hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s emphasis on the program’s second anniversary, with the stylized torch-and-arrow design of the stamps repeated across the block. The cover is addressed to George C. Graf in Chatham, New Jersey, a suburban community with its own long-standing postal tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean Artmaster-produced FDC with a crisp Washington, DC first-day cancel, this piece offers strong display value for collectors of Kennedy-era issues, Latin American topics, or Artmaster cachets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310487204,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082415.jpg?v=1782231776"},{"product_id":"1963-montgomery-blair-15-silver-spring-md-first-day-cover-3","title":"1963 Montgomery Blair 15¢ Silver Spring, MD First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover features the 15¢ U.S. airmail stamp issued May 3, 1963, in Silver Spring, Maryland, honoring the centennial of the First International Postal Conference held in Paris in 1863. The stamp depicts Montgomery Blair, Abraham Lincoln’s Postmaster General, against a globe showing the Paris 1863 legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlair organized the 1863 conference that laid the groundwork for the Universal Postal Union, standardizing international mail exchange at a time when global correspondence was expanding rapidly. The cover’s bold red-and-black design and the circular Silver Spring postmark tie the issue directly to Blair’s Maryland roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s dual portrait: a framed bust of Blair above a seated Lincoln reviewing documents, underscoring their historic partnership in modernizing the postal service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of U.S. airmail, presidential, or postal-history topicals, this well-centered FDC displays fresh color and a crisp first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310519972,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082416.jpg?v=1782231780"},{"product_id":"1963-amelia-earhart-8-atchison-ks-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Amelia Earhart 8¢ Atchison, KS First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover bears the 8¢ U.S. Air Mail stamp honoring Amelia Earhart, issued July 24, 1963, and postmarked in Atchison, Kansas—the city of her birth. The striking red stamp shows Earhart standing beside her Lockheed Electra, while the Artmaster cachet illustrates her portrait, the family home in Atchison, and a twin-engine aircraft in flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarhart’s 1932 solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic made her an international icon and advanced the cause of women in aviation during an era when such feats were rare. Her disappearance over the Pacific in 1937 while attempting a round-the-world flight only deepened her legendary status in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet also notes her 1898 birth date and the 1937 loss near Howland Island, tying the design directly to both her origins and her final flight. A handwritten address to East Lansing, Michigan appears on the reverse side but does not detract from the cover’s clean front presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will appreciate the crisp Artmaster cachet, clear first-day cancel, and strong topical appeal for aviation and women’s-history collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310552740,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082418.jpg?v=1782231781"},{"product_id":"1963-air-mail-luminescent-tagging-8-dayton-oh-first-day-cover","title":"1963 Air Mail Luminescent Tagging 8¢ Dayton, OH First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cachet First Day Cover features the 8¢ Air Mail stamp issued August 1, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, marking the introduction of luminescent tagging on U.S. postage. The red stamp depicts a jet airliner over the U.S. Capitol dome and carries the slogan \"First Day of Use Luminescent Tagging.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuminescent tagging represented a major technological advance in postal operations, allowing high-speed electronic sorting machines to detect and route both ordinary and airmail letters automatically. Dayton was chosen as the first-day city because it was home to the Wright brothers and a center of early aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet text highlights this innovation as \"A 'First' in United States Postal History,\" with explanatory text about aiding electronic sorting. The cover is addressed to collector J. C. F. Vallotton in West Dennis, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with clear Dayton postmark, ideal for collectors of airmail, postal automation, or mid-century U.S. First Day Covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310585508,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082419.jpg?v=1782231786"},{"product_id":"1963-gettysburg-5-gettysburg-pa-first-day-cover-2","title":"1963 Gettysburg 5¢ Gettysburg, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1963 5¢ Civil War Centennial Gettysburg First Day Cover features the U.S. postage stamp issued July 1, 1963, and cancelled in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on the centennial of the battle’s first day. The Artmaster cachet depicts a Civil War cannon in a wooded emplacement with crossed flags below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of Gettysburg was the largest and bloodiest engagement of the American Civil War and is widely regarded as its turning point. The stamp’s design shows Union and Confederate soldiers in combat, marking the three-day struggle that ended Robert E. Lee’s second invasion of the North.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s “JULY 1-2-3-1863” banner and the dual 1863–1963 dates, tying the stamp directly to the battle’s anniversary. The cover is addressed to S. H. Ross in Broomall, Pennsylvania, a suburban Philadelphia community with its own Civil War heritage ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for Civil War or Artmaster topical collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388310618276,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623082421.jpg?v=1782231787"}],"url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/collections\/1963.oembed","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}