Description
A striking First Day Cover for the 200th anniversary of James Monroe’s birth, postmarked APR 28, 1958, Montross, VA-the official first-day city. Features a hand-drawn cachet signed “Dottie,” with printed credit on the back flap to Dorothea “Dottie” Bundy of Ventura, CA. Addressed to Sgt. C. L. Bragdon at APO 500 (Far East routing), adding a desirable military-mail connection. We offer combined shipping-please see details below and view all photos.
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Stamp: 3¢ James Monroe (Scott #1105), First Day of Issue, Montross, VA, 4/28/1958
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Cachet: Hand-drawn/signed “Dottie” with matching Bundy back-flap imprint (Dorothea Bundy)
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Attractive military destination: APO 500 San Francisco (Far East)
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Rarity/appeal: Bundy’s hand-drawn cachets were created in small quantities; at the time of listing no identical example of this Monroe design was found online
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Condition: Clean and well-kept with typical light handling; please examine all photos for your assessment
“Single cover ships via eBay Standard Envelope (tracked). If you purchase 2+ covers or request rigid packing, I’ll upgrade to USPS Ground Advantage (tracked) and combine shipping.”
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