This is a 1965 25¢ Paul Revere First Day Cover postmarked in Wheaton, Maryland on February 25, 1965. The stamp features a portrait of the famed Revolutionary War patriot and silversmith, with the text "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" printed directly on the envelope.
Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775, warning colonial militia of approaching British forces, remains one of the most iconic events of the American Revolution. The stamp was issued during the Civil War centennial era, reflecting ongoing national interest in Revolutionary history and the founding fathers.
A notable detail is the clean, official-style first-day cancel from Wheaton, MD paired with the pre-printed "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" text, typical of mid-1960s USPS philatelic presentations before the widespread use of colorful cachets.
The cover is addressed to Sayre, Pennsylvania, a small borough in Bradford County historically tied to the Lehigh Valley Railroad and early 20th-century industrial growth.
A crisp, well-centered example ideal for collectors of American history topicals or mid-century U.S. definitives.
