This Fleetwood cacheted First Day Cover features the 14¢ U.S. stamp honoring Fiorello H. La Guardia, postmarked in New York, NY on April 24, 1972. The striking red-and-blue cachet depicts La Guardia at the WNYC microphone alongside a full-length portrait, with text highlighting his nickname “The Little Flower.”
La Guardia served as mayor of New York City from 1933 to 1946, becoming one of the most influential municipal leaders of the twentieth century. He is remembered for his relentless campaign against organized crime and political corruption, his progressive reforms during the New Deal era, and his personal touch—reading the Sunday comics over the radio during newspaper strikes so children would not miss their favorite strips.
A notable detail is the cachet’s inclusion of the WNYC microphone and the dates 1882-1947, framing La Guardia’s full life span and underscoring his enduring civic legacy. The cover bears the official “First Day of Issue” inscription and the Fleetwood imprint at lower right.
Collectors will appreciate the clean strike of the New York postmark, the vibrant cachet artwork, and the strong topical appeal for political, New York City, and mayoral collections.
