This Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 6¢ South Carolina Tricentennial stamp issued September 12, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina. The stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the first permanent English settlement in the colony, with the postmark clearly showing the first-day date and Charleston, SC.
The 1670 founding of Charles Town (later Charleston) marked a key moment in colonial expansion, named in honor of King Charles II. The settlement established English presence in the region that would become South Carolina, shaping its early economy, culture, and strategic importance along the Atlantic coast.
The striking black-and-white cachet depicts King Charles II in an oval portrait, a detailed map of the Charleston area including the Ashley and Cooper rivers, and a period sailing ship landing settlers—elements that highlight both the royal charter and the maritime journey of the colonists.
Addressed to Mr. Leonard G. Feinen in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, this cover reflects the common practice of collectors receiving FDCs through the mail during the era.
A clean, well-centered example with a classic Art Craft design, this 1970 FDC makes an appealing addition for collectors of U.S. statehood issues, colonial history, or Art Craft cachets.
