{"product_id":"u-s-1962-abraham-lincoln-5-first-day-cover-springfield-il-november-19-1962","title":"U.S. 1962 Abraham Lincoln 5¢ First Day Cover – Springfield, IL (November 19, 1962)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eOfficial First Day Cover (FDC)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued on \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 19, 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the \u003cstrong\u003e5¢ Abraham Lincoln Regular Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp (Scott #1113 or similar in the Liberty series continuation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 5¢ stamp features a classic profile portrait of \u003cstrong\u003ePresident Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e in blue, part of the ongoing \"Prominent Americans\" or Liberty series (with \"UNITED STATES POSTAGE\" and \"FIVE CENTS\" inscriptions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover is an \u003cstrong\u003eArtCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e cacheted envelope (Series of 1962), featuring a classic black-and-white illustration of Abraham Lincoln seated in a chair, reading a book with his young son \u003cstrong\u003e\"Tad\" Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e (Thomas Lincoln) standing beside him. Below the main image is a smaller inset photo of the \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln Home\u003c\/strong\u003e in Springfield, Illinois, as it appeared in 1861 (the two-story house where the family lived before moving to the White House).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover is postmarked with a circular \u003cstrong\u003eSpringfield, Illinois\u003c\/strong\u003e cancel dated \u003cstrong\u003eNOV 19 1962 9-AM\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" in the killer bars. Additional text includes \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" at the top and \"REGULAR STAMPED ENVELOPE\" at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis FDC honors Lincoln's legacy on the centennial of key events in his life (e.g., the Civil War era) and was issued from his hometown of Springfield. Popular with collectors for its historical theme, high-quality ArtCraft cachet, and ties to Lincoln memorabilia. Often sought in unaddressed condition or with matching patriotic cancellations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233900036260,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20250517182515.jpg?v=1770400821","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/u-s-1962-abraham-lincoln-5-first-day-cover-springfield-il-november-19-1962","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}