This First Day Cover features the 1974 Volunteer Yourself 1 8/10 cent stamp, issued August 23, 1974, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The cover also includes the contemporary 10¢ crossed flags stamp and bears a clear Cincinnati postmark with the "First Day of Issue" inscription.
The stamp was created to promote volunteerism during an era when community service and civic engagement were national priorities. Its nonprofit organization rate reflects its intended use by authorized groups, making it a distinctive addition to modern U.S. postal issues.
A notable detail is the stamp's bold graphic design with a large white star and the direct call-to-action slogan "Volunteer Yourself," which stands out among more traditional commemoratives of the period.
This clean, well-centered cover is an appealing piece for collectors of 1970s U.S. stamps, volunteerism topicals, or nonprofit-rate postal history.
