This Artmaster cachet First Day Cover features the 1963 U.S. Christmas 5¢ stamp, postmarked on its official first day of issue, November 1, 1963, in Santa Claus, Indiana. The colorful cachet depicts a golden angel beneath evergreen boughs with a shining star and the inscription “Peace on Earth.”
The 1963 Christmas stamp was part of the U.S. Post Office’s annual holiday series, issued during a period when Christmas commemoratives were still relatively new. The design of a brightly lit tree against a night sky captured the festive spirit of the era and was widely collected by both stamp enthusiasts and the general public.
A notable feature is the Santa Claus, Indiana postmark—one of the most sought-after first-day locations for Christmas issues because of the town’s famous name. The Artmaster cachet adds further appeal with its elegant, hand-rendered artwork and clear “First Day of Issue” lettering.
This clean, well-centered cover makes an attractive addition to any Christmas topical or modern U.S. FDC collection and displays beautifully with its holiday imagery.
