This Art Craft First Day Cover features the 1975 10¢ Salem Poor stamp issued March 25 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The block of four stamps depicts the Revolutionary War hero with the inscription “Contributors To The Cause…” and “Gallant Soldier.”
Salem Poor, an African American patriot, earned official commendation for his bravery at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. His service continued at Valley Forge and White Plains, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of Black soldiers to American independence during the nation’s bicentennial era.
The cachet’s dramatic battle illustration and portrait of Poor, produced by Art Craft, adds strong visual appeal. The Cambridge postmark ties directly to the Revolutionary War history of the Boston area.
A fine addition for collectors of Revolutionary War, Black heritage, or bicentennial topical FDCs, this cover displays excellent color and centering.
