This inspirational First Day Cover is part of the American Credo Series, featuring one of Abraham Lincoln's most famous moral statements: "Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." The 4¢ stamp (Scott #1138) shows a red background with the credo text and a small Liberty Bell emblem, symbolizing Lincoln's commitment to equality and justice. The cachet artwork presents a large, dignified portrait of Lincoln in formal attire with his iconic beard and thoughtful expression, framed by a scroll bearing the credo quote, alongside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, and a small bust of Lincoln, all in classic black-and-white engraving to convey reverence for the 16th President. Postmarked November 19, 1960 (issue date), in New York, New York—with a 9-AM "First Day of Issue" cancellation and a special "Stamp Show Station" handstamp from the A.S.D.A. National Postage Stamp Show—this cover is a favorite among Lincoln collectors, Civil War and emancipation history philatelists, civil rights enthusiasts, or those building sets on the American Credo series. It is in superb unaddressed vintage condition with sharp portrait detail, clean scrollwork, and no faults, perfect for framing or patriotic/historical collections.
