This 1968 First Day Cover features the 6¢ Statue of Liberty stamp issued by the United States Post Office on January 4, 1968, in New York, NY. The cover bears a crisp black circular postmark from the first-day city along with the official "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" handstamp beneath the stamp.
The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, had become an enduring symbol of freedom and welcome for immigrants arriving in America. By 1968 the nation was marking a period of social change and renewed interest in its historic icons, making this stamp a timely tribute to that legacy.
The stamp design itself is a striking minimalist silhouette of Lady Liberty’s crowned profile against a teal background, a departure from more traditional full-figure renderings and instantly recognizable to collectors.
A clean, attractive example that displays beautifully and makes a fine addition to any topical collection of American symbols, New York issues, or Prominent Americans series FDCs.
