6pc 1940s-1970s US First Day Covers Collection in Albums

A collection of US First Day Covers spanning the 1940s through the 1970s, housed in six dark brown leatherette albums. The philatelic material includes cacheted covers with diverse themes such as space exploration, historical anniversaries, American literature, and seasonal issues. Notable examples include the 1966 Beautification of America series, 1975 Pioneer Jupiter unmanned space accomplishments, and 1949 Alexandria Bicentennial. The covers are addressed to multiple individuals including Mrs. H. E. McCombs, Terrell E. McCombs, and Miss Janie Ellis, bearing various circular date stamps and First Day of Issue four-bar cancellations. Each album features the words First Day Covers embossed in gold-toned cursive script on the front cover. Dimensions: 9.25"W x 9"H Weight: 19.7 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Good.

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