This First Day Cover features the 15¢ Oliver Wendell Holmes stamp issued March 8, 1968, in Washington, DC. The Art Craft cachet from the Prominent Americans Series shows a formal portrait of Holmes alongside the U.S. Supreme Court building, with the official first-day cancel tying the stamps.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. served on the Supreme Court from 1902 to 1932, becoming one of its most influential justices. Known for his clear, concise opinions and defense of free speech, Holmes shaped modern constitutional law during a transformative era in American jurisprudence.
A notable detail is the cachet’s inclusion of the Supreme Court building, linking Holmes directly to the institution he helped define. The cover also bears the Art Craft imprint and series designation, identifying it as part of a popular mid-century cachet line.
Collectors will appreciate this clean example’s strong visual appeal and its place in both Supreme Court and Prominent Americans topical collections.
