This is an official First Day Cover for the United States 5¢ stamp issued November 19, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois. The cover features the stamp with its distinctive circular portrait design alongside the "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" inscription and the clear Springfield postmark.
The 1962 issue reflects the era's continuing interest in presidential and historical portraiture on U.S. stamps, with Springfield chosen as the first-day city due to its deep ties to American history and the Lincoln legacy.
Notable for its minimalist presentation, the cover carries no cachet artwork, allowing the stamp and postmark to stand alone as a clean example of mid-century U.S. postal history.
A solid addition for collectors seeking affordable 1960s U.S. First Day Covers or examples from the Springfield, Illinois post office.
