{"product_id":"1987-enrico-caruso-first-day-cover-performing-arts-series","title":"1987 Enrico Caruso – First Day Cover | Performing Arts Series","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis elegant 1987 First Day Cover celebrates the legendary operatic tenor Enrico Caruso with a vibrant 22¢ stamp and a detailed Artmaster cachet showing him in his famous Julien costume from *Les Huguenots*. A standout collectible for opera lovers, classical music enthusiasts, and fans of the Performing Arts series.\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 February 27, 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York, NY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22¢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enrico Caruso | Performing Arts Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honors Enrico Caruso (1873–1921), the world’s first superstar recording artist and one of the greatest tenors in operatic history, whose powerful voice and charismatic stage presence defined the golden age of opera\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 22¢ Enrico Caruso commemorative stamp from the Performing Arts series. The left side displays a striking Artmaster cachet portrait of Caruso in his flamboyant Julien costume, complete with a small inset of his famous self-caricature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22¢ stamp with dramatic portrait of Caruso in costume and “Enrico Caruso 22USA” lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent circular black postmark: “NEW YORK, NY FEB 27 1987 10001”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor cachet illustration of Caruso in his Julien costume with caption “Caruso in his Julien costume”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall inset caricature labeled “Self portrait in caricature”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold purple title “ENRICO CARUSO 1873-1921” and “PERFORMING ARTS SERIES”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Official First Day of Issue” and Artmaster signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIdeal for opera and classical music enthusiasts, collectors of the Performing Arts series, and fans of early 20th-century recording stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on February 27, 1987, in New York City, this stamp honors Enrico Caruso, the Italian tenor whose recordings made him the first international recording superstar. Caruso’s powerful voice, emotional depth, and magnetic stage presence revolutionized opera and helped popularize it worldwide. The cachet highlights one of his most famous roles, underscoring his enduring legacy in the performing arts.\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 clean Artmaster First Day Cover from the popular Performing Arts series with a vibrant cachet and clear New York cancellation, it remains desirable for music and arts 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. Performing Arts commemorative stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpera and classical vocal music enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilatelists interested in early recording artists and cultural icons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building collections around legendary tenors or Italian-American heritage\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 includes Caruso’s own humorous self-caricature, adding a personal and lighthearted touch to the tribute. The stamp captures him in full operatic regalia, while the cachet shows him in the flamboyant Julien costume from *Les Huguenots*—one of his signature roles. Issued in New York, the city where Caruso enjoyed his greatest triumphs at the Metropolitan Opera, the postmark adds authentic historic resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this rare 1987 Enrico Caruso First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51294298833060,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05102025_021.jpg?v=1775156401","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1987-enrico-caruso-first-day-cover-performing-arts-series","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}