{"product_id":"1951-american-chemical-society-1002","title":"1951 American Chemical Society #1002","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a First Day of Issue envelope commemorating the 75th anniversary of the American Chemical Society (ACS), featuring a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1951. The envelope is a collectible item for philatelists and those interested in the history of science, celebrating the ACS's contributions to chemistry and scientific advancement since its founding in 1876.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Product Description:**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- **Title:** 75th Anniversary of the American Chemical Society First Day of Issue Envelope\u003cbr\u003e- **Issue Date:** September 4, 1951\u003cbr\u003e- **Location of Issue:** New York, New York (postmarked with the date and time: 9:00 AM, Sep 4, 1951)\u003cbr\u003e- **Stamp Included:** \u003cbr\u003e  - A single 3-cent U.S. postage stamp titled \"American Chemical Society Diamond Jubilee 1876-1951.\"\u003cbr\u003e  - The stamp features a design with a diamond shape in the center, symbolizing the \"Diamond Jubilee,\" along with chemical apparatus (a flask and a burner) and the ACS logo. The stamp is in a reddish-brown color, with the text \"United States Postage 3¢\" printed on it.\u003cbr\u003e- **Cachet (Design on Envelope):**\u003cbr\u003e  - The left side of the envelope features a blue and brown illustration of a chemist in a lab coat holding a flask, with a background that includes symbols of scientific progress such as a factory, a microscope, and an atomic structure, representing the impact of chemistry on industry and innovation.\u003cbr\u003e  - The text \"75TH ANNIVERSARY\" is prominently displayed at the top, with \"AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY\" below the illustration, marking the occasion.\u003cbr\u003e  - Small stars and the years \"1876-1951\" are included in the design, emphasizing the anniversary timeline.\u003cbr\u003e  - The cachet is credited to \"Cachet Craft \/ Ken Boll,\" a known producer of philatelic envelopes, as noted in the bottom left corner.\u003cbr\u003e- **Postmark:** \u003cbr\u003e  - A circular postmark reads \"New York, N.Y., Sep 4, 9:00 AM, 1951,\" marking the official first day of issue for this stamp.\u003cbr\u003e- **Additional Markings:** \u003cbr\u003e  - The text \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" is printed to the right of the stamp, reinforcing the envelope's significance as a philatelic item.\u003cbr\u003e  - The envelope is addressed in handwritten text to \"W. E. Horn, Box 77, Annville, PA,\" indicating it was mailed as part of the commemorative event.\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition:** The envelope appears to be in good condition, typical of a well-preserved collectible from the early 1950s, with some minor signs of aging such as slight discoloration around the edges (based on the image provided).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Day of Issue envelope is a piece of postal and scientific history, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the American Chemical Society, an organization pivotal to the advancement of chemistry in the United States. It serves as a meaningful addition to any stamp collection, science memorabilia, or a historical keepsake for those interested in the history of chemistry and scientific organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46020284416164,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/45913E3E-7567-4CC1-88EA-E9D0F048CAB7.jpg?v=1720319257","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1951-american-chemical-society-1002","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}