1961 Civil War Centennial – Bombardment of Fort Sumter First Day Cover | Charleston, South Carolina

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This dramatic 1961 United States First Day Cover commemorates the bombardment of Fort Sumter by Confederate forces. Featuring a powerful historical illustration cachet and a pair of the official 4¢ stamps, it is a key issue in the Civil War Centennial series and a significant collectible for Civil War history enthusiasts.

🧾 Key Points:

Country: United States of America
Date of Issue: April 12, 1961
City of Cancellation: Charleston, South Carolina
Stamp Value: 4¢
Theme: Civil War Centennial – Bombardment of Fort Sumter by the Confederates | 1861–1961
Historical or Cultural Relevance: Marks the 100th anniversary of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, the event that began the American Civil War
Estimated Market Value: $6–$15 USD, depending on condition and demand

🖼️ Product Overview:

The 1961 Civil War Centennial Fort Sumter First Day Cover displays a vivid Artmaster illustration of Confederate forces bombarding Fort Sumter with a steamship in the background and American flags. A vertical pair of 4¢ green stamps showing a cannon in action is aligned on the right, canceled by the Charleston first day postmark and a special floral pictorial cancel.

Design Elements:

Dramatic cachet of the Bombardment of Fort Sumter by Confederate forces
Vertical pair of 4¢ “Civil War Centennial – Fort Sumter” stamps
Circular Charleston, S.C. postmark dated Apr 12, 9 A.M., 1961
Special pictorial cancel with a floral/shellburst design
Art Craft cachet imprint

Appeal to Collectors: Highly appealing to collectors of Civil War history, military commemoratives, or 1961 centennial issues.

📚 Historical Context:

Issued on April 12, 1961, in Charleston, South Carolina—the exact site and date of the first shots of the Civil War—this First Day Cover is part of the U.S. Postal Service’s multi-year Civil War Centennial series. The Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, marked the beginning of four years of conflict that shaped modern America.

💎 Collectible Value:

Typical Market Value or Rarity: Art Craft covers from the Civil War Centennial series are popular among history collectors. Clean examples typically sell in the $6–$15 range.

Who Would Be Interested:

Collectors of Civil War and military history philately
Enthusiasts of American conflict centennials
Fans of 1961 commemorative stamps
General First Day Cover collectors focusing on historical events

✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:

The cachet focuses specifically on the Confederate bombardment, showing soldiers, cannons, and smoke for a dynamic historical scene. The issuance on the precise 100th anniversary at the exact location gives this cover exceptional historical resonance. The special pictorial cancel adds a decorative flourish to the military theme.

Add this rare Civil War Centennial – Bombardment of Fort Sumter First Day Cover to your collection today!