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On October 27, 1948, the USPS issued a stamp to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the organization of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. Shown here is a genuine First Day Cover, an envelope with the new stamp depicting a staute of William Owen "Bucky" O'Neill, cancelled from the city of issue (Prescott, Arizona) on the first day of issue captioned above.
The cachet (artwork on the envelope) features a drawing of the 1st Regiment of the U.S. Calvary (Rough Riders), as well as a short blub that reads: "The 1st Regiment of U.S. Calvalry (Rough Riders) was organized during the Spanish-American War by Theodore Roosevelt, who made Leonard Wood colonel and himself became lieut-colonel. Made up of cowboys and sons of first families, it was noted for the famous charge and capture of San Juan Hill, Cuba, July 1, 1898." A handsome cover in great condition, this makes a worthwhile addition to one's Rough Rider collection.
Double matted in blue & white, we've sized this piece to fit a standard 8 x 10 frame. ***Certificate of Authenticity included***
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