This Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover features the 5¢ George Washington stamp issued in booklet format, with a New York, NY postmark dated November 23, 1962. The cover displays a block of six booklet stamps alongside a striking blue cachet depicting the U.S. Capitol, an American flag, and the inscription "5¢ BOOKLET 1963."
The George Washington definitive was a workhorse of mid-century U.S. postage. This particular booklet version was prepared to meet anticipated demand beginning in 1963, reflecting the Post Office Department's ongoing efforts to modernize stamp production and distribution for everyday mail use.
A notable detail is the printed slogan on the cover: "YOUR MAILMAN DESERVES YOUR HELP – KEEP HARMFUL OBJECTS OUT OF YOUR LETTERS," a public-service message typical of the era's postal education campaigns. The Artmaster cachet also carries the "First Day of Issue" inscription and the distinctive 1963 booklet banner.
Addressed to Murray Ludmer in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, the cover remains in clean, collectible condition with clear strikes and well-centered stamps, making it an attractive addition for Washington definitive or booklet-pane specialists.
