This 1965 First Day Cover bears the 5¢ Civil War Centennial stamp honoring the surrender at Appomattox, cancelled on the 100th anniversary, April 9, 1965, in Appomattox, Virginia. The Artmaster cachet illustrates the historic McLean House where the meeting occurred.
The surrender of General Robert E. Lee to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, marked the effective end of the American Civil War. Issued during the national centennial observances, the stamp carried the closing words of Lincoln’s second inaugural address: “With malice toward none...”
The cachet prominently features the McLean House, crossed American flags, and the exact centennial dates 1865–1965, making it a strong visual record of both the event and the 1965 commemoration.
A fine addition to any Civil War topical or Artmaster collection, this cover displays sharp postmark detail and attractive cachet artwork in excellent condition.
