{"product_id":"1959-champion-of-liberty-lajos-kossuth-hungarian-statesman-08-cents","title":"1959  Champion of Liberty Lajos Kossuth Hungarian Statesman .08 Cents","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a First Day of Issue envelope from the \"Champions of Liberty\" series, featuring a U.S. postage stamp honoring Lajos Kossuth, a Hungarian statesman and freedom fighter. The envelope is a collectible item for philatelists, commemorating Kossuth's contributions to liberty and his visit to the United States, issued in 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Product Description:**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- **Title:** Champions of Liberty – Lajos Kossuth First Day of Issue Envelope\u003cbr\u003e- **Issue Date:** September 19, 1958\u003cbr\u003e- **Location of Issue:** Washington, D.C. (postmarked with the date and time: 9:00 AM, Sep 19, 1958)\u003cbr\u003e- **Stamp Included:** \u003cbr\u003e  - A single 8-cent U.S. postage stamp from the Champions of Liberty series, titled \"Champion of Liberty, Lajos Kossuth, Hungarian Statesman.\"\u003cbr\u003e  - The stamp features a portrait of Lajos Kossuth, depicted in traditional attire, with a background that includes a red, white, and blue ribbon design symbolizing liberty. The stamp is in a brown and red color scheme, with the text \"United States Postage 8¢\" printed on it.\u003cbr\u003e- **Cachet (Design on Envelope):**\u003cbr\u003e  - The left side of the envelope features a detailed black-and-white portrait of Lajos Kossuth, matching the image on the stamp, showing him with a beard and in period clothing.\u003cbr\u003e  - Below the portrait, there is a small map highlighting Hungary, Kossuth's homeland, with surrounding regions faintly outlined.\u003cbr\u003e  - The text \"CHAMPION OF LIBERTY LAJOS KOSSUTH 1802-1894\" is prominently displayed, providing historical context for Kossuth's life and legacy.\u003cbr\u003e  - The denomination \"8¢\" is printed near the portrait, matching the stamp's value.\u003cbr\u003e  - The text \"First Day of Issue\" is printed at the top and bottom left, indicating the envelope's collectible status.\u003cbr\u003e  - A small signature or logo, likely from the cachet designer (possibly ArtCraft, a common producer of such envelopes), is visible near the map.\u003cbr\u003e- **Postmark:** \u003cbr\u003e  - A circular postmark reads \"Washington, D.C., Sep 19, 9:00 AM, 1958,\" 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  - There is a faint outline of a shield-like emblem over the stamp, possibly part of the postmark or an additional cancellation design.\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition:** The envelope appears to be in good condition, typical of a well-preserved collectible from the late 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 history from the Champions of Liberty series, which honored international figures who fought for freedom. Lajos Kossuth, a leader of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-49, is celebrated for his advocacy for democracy and independence. This envelope serves as a meaningful addition to any stamp collection or a historical keepsake for those interested in international history, the fight for liberty, or mid-20th-century U.S. postal commemorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46139356545188,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/AE543714-9614-4FEF-A736-9C6ECD6B99C3.jpg?v=1723944828","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1959-champion-of-liberty-lajos-kossuth-hungarian-statesman-08-cents","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}