This 1973 First Day Cover features the 10¢ Jefferson Memorial stamp issued by the United States Post Office on December 14, 1973, in Washington, DC. The Artmaster cachet depicts a classic portrait of Thomas Jefferson alongside an illustration of the Jefferson Memorial, with text noting its dedication to the third President of the United States.
The stamp commemorates the Jefferson Memorial, a neoclassical monument on the National Mall that honors Jefferson’s enduring contributions to American democracy, including his authorship of the Declaration of Independence. Issued during the early 1970s, the stamp reflects ongoing national interest in the Founding Fathers and the nation’s bicentennial era.
A notable detail is the Artmaster cachet’s architectural framing of the memorial, which echoes the stamp’s own design of the domed structure—an appealing thematic match for collectors. The cover also bears the clear “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” hand-cancel from Washington, DC.
This well-preserved Artmaster FDC makes an excellent addition to a presidential, Washington DC, or American history topical collection, offering both strong visual appeal and solid postal history value.
