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IN 1993, THE USPS ISSUED A SET OF FOUR STAMPS COMMEMORATING SPORTS HORSES...SHOWN HERE IS THE FIRST DAY COVER FOR THE TROTTERS. THIS UNADDRESSED (ALWAYS PREFERABLE SINCE IT ADDS VALUE TO THE COVER) ENVELOPE FEATURES THE TROTTERS STAMP CANCELLED FROM THE CITY OF ISSUE (LOUISVILLE) ON THE BIRTHDAY OF THE STAMP (MAY 1, 1993.)
THE FULL-COLOR CACHET (ARTWORKON THE ENVELOPE) IS PRINTED ON SILK AND SURROUNDED BY GOLD EMBOSSING. THIS IS A VERY COLLECTIBLE PIECE OF POSTAL AND HORSE RACING MEMORABILIA.
DOUBLE MATTED IN GREEN AND WHITE, IT'S SIZED TO FIT A STANDARD 8 X 10 FRAME. ***CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDED***
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