This First Day Cover features the United States 5¢ Circus stamp issued May 2, 1966, in Delavan, Wisconsin. The Art Craft cachet presents a striking salute to the American circus, centering on a portrait of John Ringling surrounded by acrobats, clowns, elephants, tigers, and a classic circus wagon.
Delavan served as the winter quarters for the Ringling Bros. Circus for many years, making the city a fitting first-day location. The stamp and cachet together celebrate the golden age of the American big top and the entertainment legacy of the Ringling family.
A notable detail is the cachet’s detailed depiction of circus life, including the famous Ringling portrait and period-correct wagons and performers—an appealing design for topical collectors.
This clean, well-centered cover with a crisp Delavan postmark makes an attractive addition to any circus, entertainment, or Art Craft FDC collection.
