This 1977 First Day Cover features the 13¢ The Leatherworker stamp issued July 4, 1977, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The cachet, beautifully illustrated by Charles Berger, depicts a colonial-era leatherworker seated at his bench, surrounded by tools and finished shoes, evoking the skilled trades of early America.
Issued as part of the nation’s Bicentennial celebrations honoring the craftsmen who supported the fight for independence, the stamp highlights the vital role of leatherworkers who supplied boots, harnesses, and equipment to soldiers and citizens alike during the Revolutionary era.
A notable detail is the cachet’s warm, detailed artwork signed by Charles Berger, paired with the stamp’s own vignette of the artisan at work. The postmark date of July 4th ties the cover directly to America’s founding anniversary.
A fine addition for collectors of Bicentennial issues, occupational themes, or classic U.S. First Day Covers, this example remains in excellent condition with a crisp cancel and attractive cachet.
