This 1964 5¢ New York World's Fair First Day Cover bears the official April 22, 1964 World's Fair, NY postmark and "First Day of Issue" handstamp. The colorful cachet, sponsored by the Masonic Stamp Club of N.Y., depicts the Unisphere at night with fireworks and the Brotherhood Pavilion, carrying the theme "Brotherhood the Hope for World Peace."
The 1964-65 New York World's Fair was one of the largest international expositions of the postwar era, drawing over 51 million visitors to Flushing Meadows and showcasing American optimism, technological progress, and global cooperation during the Cold War.
A notable detail is the cachet's prominent Masonic imagery and sponsorship, linking the fair's peace theme to fraternal organizations active in New York philately at the time.
In excellent condition with sharp postmarks and vibrant cachet colors, this cover makes an attractive addition for World's Fair, Masonic, or mid-century topical collectors.
