{"product_id":"1988-dr-harvey-cushing-first-day-cover-great-americans-series","title":"1988 Dr. Harvey Cushing – First Day Cover | Great Americans Series","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis distinguished 1988 First Day Cover honors Dr. Harvey Cushing, the pioneering neurosurgeon known as the “father of modern neurosurgery.” The 45¢ stamp and detailed cachet with medical illustrations make it a standout collectible for medical history enthusiasts and fans of the Great Americans 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 June 17, 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleveland, OH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45¢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. Harvey Cushing | Great Americans Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commemorates Dr. Harvey Williams Cushing (1869–1939), a world-renowned neurosurgeon who revolutionized brain surgery techniques and established neurosurgery as a distinct medical specialty\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 45¢ Dr. Harvey Cushing stamp from the Great Americans Series. The left side displays a rich, multi-layered cachet with Cushing’s portrait alongside anatomical illustrations of the brain and nervous system, highlighting his groundbreaking medical contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45¢ stamp with blue-toned portrait of Dr. Harvey Cushing and “Harvey Cushing MD” inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent circular black postmark: “CLEVELAND, OH JUN 17 1988 44101”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cachet showing Cushing’s portrait with anatomical drawings of the brain, spinal cord, and surgical scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText: “Dr. Harvey Cushing” and “A renowned surgeon, he made medical history.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” printed in strong lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of the Great Americans Series, medical history enthusiasts, and those interested in pioneering physicians and neurosurgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on June 17, 1988, in Cleveland, Ohio—where Cushing had strong professional ties—this stamp honors Dr. Harvey Cushing, widely regarded as the father of modern neurosurgery. He developed techniques that dramatically reduced the mortality rate of brain surgery and trained a generation of surgeons. His meticulous work and publications laid the foundation for neurosurgery as a specialized field. The cachet’s medical illustrations pay tribute to his scientific contributions.\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-designed First Day Cover from the Great Americans Series with a medically themed cachet and clear Cleveland cancellation, it remains desirable for topical and series 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 the Great Americans Series stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts of medical history and neurosurgery pioneers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilatelists focused on American scientists and physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building collections around healthcare innovators and 20th-century medical breakthroughs\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 creatively integrates Cushing’s portrait with detailed anatomical drawings of the brain and nervous system, visually representing his life’s work in neurosurgery. The inclusion of surgical illustrations adds an educational layer rarely seen on First Day Covers. Issued in Cleveland, the cover connects to a major medical center where Cushing’s influence was felt strongly in American medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this rare 1988 Dr. Harvey Cushing First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51294300831908,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05102025_037.jpg?v=1775156915","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1988-dr-harvey-cushing-first-day-cover-great-americans-series","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}