{"product_id":"1986-settling-of-connecticut-1636-first-day-cover-350th-anniversary","title":"1986 Settling of Connecticut 1636 – First Day Cover | 350th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis historic 1986 First Day Cover commemorates the 350th anniversary of the founding of Connecticut with a colorful 14¢ stamp depicting Puritan settlers and a dramatic ArtCraft cachet featuring Rev. Thomas Hooker, the recognized founder of the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🧾 Key Points:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hartford, CT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14¢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Settling of Connecticut, 1636 | 350th Anniversary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honors the 1636 founding of Connecticut by Rev. Thomas Hooker and his followers, who established one of America’s earliest English colonies and laid the foundation for democratic self-government in the New World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Market Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5–$15 USD, depending on condition and demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🖼️ Product Overview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis First Day Cover features the official 14¢ “Settling of Connecticut, 1636” commemorative stamp showing a group of Puritan settlers with cattle in a pastoral landscape. The left side presents a detailed black-and-white ArtCraft cachet with a portrait of Rev. Thomas Hooker and a lively scene of early settlers gathered in a woodland clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14¢ color stamp depicting settlers walking through a green meadow with cattle and period clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent circular black postmark: “HARTFORD, CT APR 18 1986 06101”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic cachet portrait of Rev. Thomas Hooker labeled “REV. THOMAS HOOKER FOUNDER” alongside a historical scene of settlers listening to a speaker in the woods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold title: “350th Anniversary Settling of Connecticut 1636-1986”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Official First Day of Issue” at the top and ArtCraft producer logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of early American colonial history, Connecticut heritage, and U.S. commemorative stamps honoring foundational settlements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on April 18, 1986, in Hartford, Connecticut, this 14¢ stamp marks the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Connecticut Colony in 1636. Rev. Thomas Hooker led a group of Puritan settlers from Massachusetts to the Connecticut River Valley, establishing Hartford and other towns. Their Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639) are considered one of the earliest written constitutions in America, influencing later democratic governance. The cachet prominently features Hooker as the colony’s founder, tying the issuance directly to this pivotal moment in colonial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💎 Collectible Value:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTypical Market Value or Rarity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs a well-produced ArtCraft First Day Cover from the 350th anniversary issue with a clear Hartford cancellation and attractive dual cachet\/stamp design, it remains accessible yet desirable for colonial history collectors and is typically valued in the $5–$15 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho Would Be Interested:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of U.S. colonial history and early settlement commemoratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts of Connecticut and New England heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilatelists focused on Rev. Thomas Hooker and Puritan founders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building collections around American democracy’s roots and 17th-century settlements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cachet dramatically contrasts a close-up portrait of Rev. Thomas Hooker with a lively background scene of settlers gathered in a woodland clearing, capturing the pioneering spirit of the 1636 migration. The colorful stamp shows settlers with cattle moving through a pastoral landscape, symbolizing the establishment of farms and communities. Issued in Hartford—the capital Hooker helped found—the postmark adds authentic geographic significance to this important 350th anniversary tribute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this rare 1986 Settling of Connecticut First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51294298407076,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05102025_015.jpg?v=1775156300","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1986-settling-of-connecticut-1636-first-day-cover-350th-anniversary","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}