This First Day Cover features the 13¢ Valley Forge Christmas stamp issued by the United States Postal Service, postmarked on the first day of issue, October 21, 1977, at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The colorful cachet illustrates General George Washington kneeling in prayer during the harsh winter of 1777–78.
Valley Forge served as the Continental Army’s winter encampment during the American Revolutionary War. The image of Washington in prayer became an enduring symbol of leadership, resilience, and faith that helped sustain the fight for independence.
The cachet reproduces a well-known 19th-century illustration style and ties the Revolutionary War scene directly to the stamp’s Christmas theme, an unusual pairing that makes this cover especially appealing to both history and holiday topical collectors.
A fine addition to any Revolutionary War, Christmas, or U.S. stamp collection, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp postmark and vibrant cachet artwork.
