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ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1948, THE USPS HONORED CLARA BARTON, FOUNDER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WITH A STAMP. SHOWN HERE IS THE FIRST DAY COVER (AN ENVELOPE WITH THE STAMP CANCELLED ON THE FIRST DAY OF ISSUE FROM THE CITY OF ISSUE - OXFORD, MASS.
THE CACHET (ARTWORK ON THE ENVELOPE) FEATURES A PORTRAIT OF BARTON WITH AN IMPRINT OF HER SIGNATURE. THIS COVER WAS ADDRESSED, AS SO MANY WERE IN 1948; WE HAVE COVERED THE ADDRESS WITH TWO UNCANCELLED 1948 STAMPS TO MAKE IT MORE VISUALLY APPEALING. COLLECTIBLE, HISTORIC, AND PRISTEEN, THIS MAKES A TREASURED KEEPSAKE FOR A NURSE OR SOMEONE CONNECTED WITH THE RED CROSS.
DOUBLE MATTED IN BLUE & WHITE THIS PIECE IS SIZED TO FIT A STANDARD 8 X 10 FRAME...JUST TAKE IT OUT OF THE PLASTIC BAG AND POP IT INTO THE FRAME OF YOUR CHOICE ...IT'S FAST; IT'S EASY; IT'S A TRULY PERSONAL GIFT. ***certificate of authenticity included***
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