This Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover features the 31¢ airmail stamp issued for the 1980 Olympic Games, postmarked on the first day of issue, November 1, 1979, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The colorful cachet depicts a high jumper clearing the bar with dynamic blue ribbon graphics and the inscription “Honoring The 1980 Olympics.”
The 1980 Moscow Olympics were the first Games to feature a U.S. airmail stamp series, released amid growing international tension that ultimately led to the American boycott. Colorado Springs, home of the U.S. Olympic Training Center, was a fitting first-day city for this issue.
Artmaster’s distinctive line-art style and the “HIGH JUMP” caption make this cover instantly recognizable to topical collectors. The stamp’s airmail designation and “USA” stars-and-bars design add extra appeal for aviation and Olympic enthusiasts alike.
Addressed to Mrs. E. A. Fickenscher in Erie, Pennsylvania, the cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a crisp black postmark and intact cachet artwork.
A strong addition for Olympic, sports, or Artmaster FDC collections.
