This 1968 First Day Cover features the 1¢ Thomas Jefferson stamp from the Prominent Americans series, issued January 12, 1968, and postmarked in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The Art Craft cachet depicts a portrait of Jefferson alongside a scene of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson, principal author of the Declaration and third President of the United States, played a pivotal role in shaping American independence and governance during the Revolutionary era. The Prominent Americans series honored key historical figures whose contributions defined the nation's identity in the mid-20th century.
A notable detail is the cachet's inclusion of the full signing scene with multiple Founding Fathers, tying the stamp directly to Jefferson's most famous achievement. The cover bears a clear Jeffersonville, IN circular date stamp with ZIP 47130.
This well-preserved FDC makes an excellent addition to any presidential or Prominent Americans topical collection, offering strong display value and solid philatelic appeal.
