1950-1955 US First Day Cover Envelope Lot of 2

1950-1955 US First Day Cover Envelope Lot of 2

$4.00
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1950-1955 US First Day Cover Envelope Lot of 2

1950-1955 US First Day Cover Envelope Lot of 2

$4.00

This historic philatelic collection features a curated lot of two original United States Postal Service First Day Covers capturing key moments in mid-century American commemoration. The focal piece of the collection is the highly sought-after 1950 Boy Scouts of America issue, postmarked June 30, 1950, at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the historic National Jamboree. The 3-cent stamp beautifully renders the classic scouting motto "On My Honor I Will Do My Best" alongside three scouts and the official organization emblem. Accompanying this piece is the 1955 150th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts commemorative cover, postmarked January 15, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both envelopes preserve their original authorized editions, displaying clean typographic "First Day of Issue" machine cancellation bars and vintage typed addressee labels. The paper items display a soft, warm cream tone from natural aging, serving as a nostalgic addition for specialized collectors of scout memorabilia and vintage US postal covers.

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