This Artmaster cachet First Day Cover bears a pair of the 4¢ Charles Evans Hughes stamps postmarked on the official first day of issue, April 11, 1962, in Washington, DC. The black-and-white cachet features a striking portrait of Hughes alongside an illustration of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
Charles Evans Hughes (1862–1948) enjoyed one of the most distinguished careers in American public life, serving as Governor of New York, Associate Justice and later Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Secretary of State under two presidents. The 1962 stamp marked the centenary of his birth and honored his enduring contributions to law, diplomacy, and the judiciary.
A notable detail is the use of a se-tenant pair of identical stamps on this cover, emphasizing the formal Artmaster design that ties Hughes’s portrait directly to the Supreme Court he once led. The cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a crisp Washington, D.C. postmark.
A fine addition for collectors of Supreme Court justices, presidential cabinet members, or mid-century Artmaster cachets, this 1962 FDC offers both historical resonance and attractive display value.
