This Art Craft official first day cover features the 10¢ Thomas Jefferson Memorial stamp from the Definitive Series of 1973, postmarked in Washington, DC on December 14, 1973. The cachet depicts the iconic domed memorial reflected in the Tidal Basin, accompanied by Jefferson’s famous words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident...”
The stamp honors the Jefferson Memorial, completed in 1943 and dedicated to the third U.S. President and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Issued as part of the Prominent Americans definitive series, the design captures the neoclassical architecture that symbolizes Jefferson’s enduring legacy in American history and governance.
A notable detail is the clean block of four stamps tied by the official “First Day of Issue” handstamp, with the Art Craft cachet’s elegant engraving and typography enhancing its visual appeal. The cover also bears the printed notation “10¢ Definitive Series of 1973.”
This well-preserved FDC makes an excellent addition for collectors of presidential memorials, U.S. definitive stamps, or Art Craft cachets, offering both historical context and attractive display value.
