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Issued on January 3, 1986, in Little Rock, Arkansas, this FDC marks the sesquicentennial of Arkansas’ admission to the Union in 1836, showcasing the state’s rich heritage and natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Key Features:**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- **Official U.S. Postage Stamp:** The cover features a 22-cent stamp from the Statehood series, depicting Arkansas’ Old State House in Little Rock, a historic landmark that served as the state capitol from 1836 to 1911. The stamp, with its crisp blue and green tones, captures the architectural elegance of this iconic building, framed by trees and set against a clear sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- **First Day of Issue Postmark:** This FDC bears an official First Day of Issue postmark from Little Rock, dated January 3, 1986. The cancellation includes the text \"150th Anniversary of Arkansas Statehood,\" making this a true collector’s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- **Vibrant Cachet Design:** The envelope’s cachet, created by Artmaster, is a stunning tribute to Arkansas’ heritage. It features:\u003cbr\u003e  - A detailed illustration of the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, symbolizing the state’s governance and history.\u003cbr\u003e  - A map of Arkansas highlighting the capital, Little Rock, with the state’s outline in bold red.\u003cbr\u003e  - The Arkansas state flag, prominently displayed with its diamond motif and blue stars, representing the state’s status as the 25th state.\u003cbr\u003e  - Symbols of Arkansas’ natural treasures: the state flower (apple blossom) and the state bird (mockingbird), rendered in delicate detail with soft colors.\u003cbr\u003e  - The years \"1836-1986,\" commemorating 150 years of statehood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- **Historical Significance:** This FDC captures Arkansas’ journey from its admission to the Union in 1836 to its vibrant present in 1986. 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The 14¢ stamp (Scott #2196, part of the Transportation series but here used thematically) features a stylized design with the slogan \"Stamps – The Universal Hobby\" in bold lettering. The lively cachet artwork depicts a diverse group of five stamp collectors—men, women, and children of various ages—gathered around a table enthusiastically examining stamps with magnifiers, albums, and tongs, while the modern American Philatelic Society building (headquarters founded in 1886) appears in the background under a partly cloudy sky, symbolizing the enduring appeal and community of the hobby. Postmarked May 23, 1986 (during AMERIPEX), in Chicago, Illinois—with a clear \"First Day of Issue\" pictorial cancellation (ZIP 60607) incorporating the exhibition name—this cover is a favorite among philatelic history collectors, stamp club members, exhibition memorabilia enthusiasts, or those who appreciate the social and educational aspects of the hobby. 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The 22¢ stamp (Scott #2154) features a dignified portrait of Washington in military uniform with his powdered hair tied back, rendered in dark tones against a light background. The cachet artwork presents a large, finely detailed grayscale portrait of Washington in his later years—standing in formal attire with sword at his side and resolute expression—framed simply to highlight his stature as a foundational figure. Postmarked May 22, 1986 (issue date), in Chicago, Illinois—with a clean \"First Day of Issue\" cancellation (ZIP 60607)—this cover is essential for presidential philatelists, Revolutionary War collectors, founding fathers enthusiasts, or those building sets on U.S. presidents. 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During his term, Harrison convened the first Pan American Conference, which led to the creation of the Pan American Union (predecessor to the Organization of American States). The cachet’s Pan American Union banner directly references this important diplomatic legacy. 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The left side presents a beautiful red-toned ArtCraft cachet showing the famous statue of John Harvard seated in Harvard Yard with historic college buildings and students in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock of four 56¢ “John Harvard” stamps in red ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent circular black postmark: “CAMBRIDGE, MA SEP 3 1986 02138”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cachet illustration of the John Harvard statue with Harvard College buildings and “HARVARD COLLEGE FOUNDED 1636” inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant script title “John Harvard” with “BENEFACTOR OF HARVARD COLLEGE” and “GREAT AMERICANS SERIES-1986” below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” at the top and ArtCraft producer logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStrongly appeals to collectors of the Great Americans Series, Harvard University enthusiasts, and those interested in American higher education history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on September 3, 1986, in Cambridge, Massachusetts—the home of Harvard University—this stamp honors John Harvard, whose generous 1638 bequest helped establish what became Harvard College. Although he died young and only a small amount of his estate went to the college, his name has been immortalized as the institution’s symbolic founder. The cachet prominently features the famous John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard, a popular landmark for visitors and alumni alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💎 Collectible Value:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTypical Market Value or Rarity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs a clean ArtCraft First Day Cover with a block of four stamps from the popular Great Americans Series and a clear Cambridge cancellation, it remains desirable for topical and series collectors and is typically valued in the $5–$15 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho Would Be Interested:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of the Great Americans Series stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvard University alumni and enthusiasts of American higher education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilatelists focused on colonial American history and benefactors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building collections around famous American institutions and landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cachet uses a rich red tone that matches the stamp color, creating a harmonious and elegant design. It accurately depicts the iconic John Harvard statue with the words “HARVARD COLLEGE FOUNDED 1636” inscribed below. Issued in Cambridge, the postmark directly ties the cover to the university’s historic location, adding significant geographic relevance to this tribute to one of America’s most important educational benefactors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this rare 1986 John Harvard First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51294298276004,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05102025_014.jpg?v=1775156206"},{"product_id":"1986-settling-of-connecticut-1636-first-day-cover-350th-anniversary","title":"1986 Settling of Connecticut 1636 – First Day Cover | 350th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis historic 1986 First Day Cover commemorates the 350th anniversary of the founding of Connecticut with a colorful 14¢ stamp depicting Puritan settlers and a dramatic ArtCraft cachet featuring Rev. Thomas Hooker, the recognized founder of the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🧾 Key Points:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hartford, CT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14¢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Settling of Connecticut, 1636 | 350th Anniversary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honors the 1636 founding of Connecticut by Rev. Thomas Hooker and his followers, who established one of America’s earliest English colonies and laid the foundation for democratic self-government in the New World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Market Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5–$15 USD, depending on condition and demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🖼️ Product Overview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis First Day Cover features the official 14¢ “Settling of Connecticut, 1636” commemorative stamp showing a group of Puritan settlers with cattle in a pastoral landscape. The left side presents a detailed black-and-white ArtCraft cachet with a portrait of Rev. Thomas Hooker and a lively scene of early settlers gathered in a woodland clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14¢ color stamp depicting settlers walking through a green meadow with cattle and period clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent circular black postmark: “HARTFORD, CT APR 18 1986 06101”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic cachet portrait of Rev. Thomas Hooker labeled “REV. THOMAS HOOKER FOUNDER” alongside a historical scene of settlers listening to a speaker in the woods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold title: “350th Anniversary Settling of Connecticut 1636-1986”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Official First Day of Issue” at the top and ArtCraft producer logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of early American colonial history, Connecticut heritage, and U.S. commemorative stamps honoring foundational settlements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on April 18, 1986, in Hartford, Connecticut, this 14¢ stamp marks the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Connecticut Colony in 1636. Rev. Thomas Hooker led a group of Puritan settlers from Massachusetts to the Connecticut River Valley, establishing Hartford and other towns. Their Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639) are considered one of the earliest written constitutions in America, influencing later democratic governance. The cachet prominently features Hooker as the colony’s founder, tying the issuance directly to this pivotal moment in colonial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💎 Collectible Value:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTypical Market Value or Rarity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs a well-produced ArtCraft First Day Cover from the 350th anniversary issue with a clear Hartford cancellation and attractive dual cachet\/stamp design, it remains accessible yet desirable for colonial history collectors and is typically valued in the $5–$15 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho Would Be Interested:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of U.S. colonial history and early settlement commemoratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts of Connecticut and New England heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilatelists focused on Rev. Thomas Hooker and Puritan founders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building collections around American democracy’s roots and 17th-century settlements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cachet dramatically contrasts a close-up portrait of Rev. Thomas Hooker with a lively background scene of settlers gathered in a woodland clearing, capturing the pioneering spirit of the 1636 migration. The colorful stamp shows settlers with cattle moving through a pastoral landscape, symbolizing the establishment of farms and communities. Issued in Hartford—the capital Hooker helped found—the postmark adds authentic geographic significance to this important 350th anniversary tribute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this rare 1986 Settling of Connecticut First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51294298407076,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05102025_015.jpg?v=1775156300"}],"url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/collections\/1986.oembed","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}