This 1963 5¢ Gettysburg stamp on an Artmaster cachet marks the first day of issue for the Civil War Centennial series, postmarked in Gettysburg, PA on July 1, 1963.
The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest engagement of the American Civil War and a decisive turning point that ended Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s second invasion of the North. The centennial stamp issue commemorated the 100th anniversary of that pivotal three-day clash.
The Artmaster cachet features a detailed cannon illustration amid stone walls and trees, crossed American flags, and the exact battle dates July 1-2-3-1863, tying the artwork directly to the historic battlefield terrain still visible today.
A strong addition for Civil War topical collectors or anyone building a complete Artmaster or Centennial series, this cover displays fresh color and a clear Gettysburg postmark.
