{"product_id":"u-s-1975-salem-poor-10-first-day-cover-cambridge-ma-march-25-1975","title":"U.S. 1975 Salem Poor 10¢ First Day Cover – Cambridge, MA (March 25, 1975)","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\u003eMarch 25, 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the \u003cstrong\u003e10¢ Salem Poor\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp (Scott #1560), part of the \u003cstrong\u003eContributors to the Cause\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicentennial series honoring lesser-known heroes of the American Revolutionary War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe multicolored stamp depicts \u003cstrong\u003eSalem Poor\u003c\/strong\u003e (c. 1747–1802), an African American patriot and former enslaved man who fought as a minuteman and soldier. It shows him in colonial attire with a musket, ready for battle, against a dramatic background, inscribed \"Contributors To The Cause... Salem Poor Gallant Soldier\" with the 10¢ denomination and U.S. markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover is an \u003cstrong\u003eArtCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e cacheted envelope featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA main illustration of the Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775), showing colonial soldiers charging with flags and bayonets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn inset portrait of Salem Poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText highlighting his commendation for \"heroics during the Battle of Bunker Hill\" and service at Valley Forge and White Plains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom inscription: \"Honoring SALEM POOR Gallant Soldier\" and \"DISTINGUISHED PATRIOT OF BUNKER HILL, VALLEY FORGE AND WHITE PLAINS.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePostmarked with a circular cancel from \u003cstrong\u003eCambridge, Massachusetts\u003c\/strong\u003e (near Bunker Hill), dated \u003cstrong\u003eMAR. 25 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" in the bars and ZIP code 02139.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSalem Poor earned a citation from 14 officers for his \"brave and gallant\" actions at Bunker Hill, where he reportedly shot a British officer. As a free Black man (after purchasing his freedom), he served in multiple campaigns. This stamp was the second in a four-stamp set recognizing diverse contributors to independence (others included Sybil Ludington, Peter Francisco, and Haym Salomon), issued in different cities for the U.S. Bicentennial buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePopular with collectors for its Black history theme, Revolutionary War Bicentennial tie-in, and high-quality ArtCraft design (often unaddressed). The series emphasized inclusivity in American heroism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233900298404,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20250517182532.jpg?v=1770400915","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/u-s-1975-salem-poor-10-first-day-cover-cambridge-ma-march-25-1975","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}