National Letter Writing Week – 1980 First Day Cover | Epistolary Heritage

National Letter Writing Week – 1980 First Day Cover | Epistolary Heritage

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Celebrate the timeless art of letter writing with this National Letter Writing Week First Day Cover, a nostalgic tribute to personal communication and memories. This collectible captures the essence of a bygone era.

🧾 Key Points:

  • Country: United States of America
  • Date of Issue: February 25, 1980
  • City of Cancellation: Washington, D.C.
  • Stamp Value: 15¢
  • Theme: National Letter Writing Week | Letters and Memories
  • Historical or Cultural Relevance: Commemorates the importance of letter writing during National Letter Writing Week (February 24–March 1, 1980)

🖼️ Product Overview:

This charming First Day Cover honors National Letter Writing Week, celebrating the role of letters in lifting spirits, preserving memories, and shaping opinions. The stamp features a colorful design of an envelope with photos, while the cachet includes black-and-white images of roses, a couple, and the U.S. Capitol.

Design Elements:

  • A vibrant stamp with an envelope and photos, symbolizing preserved memories
  • A matching cachet with images of roses, a couple, and the U.S. Capitol
  • Text: "National Letter Writing Week February 24–March 1, 1980"

Appeal to Collectors: Perfect for philatelists, history enthusiasts, and those who cherish the tradition of handwritten letters.

📚 Historical Context:

Issued on February 25, 1980, in Washington, D.C., this First Day Cover marks National Letter Writing Week (February 24–March 1, 1980), a time to promote the art of letter writing amid rising modern communication. The inclusion of the U.S. Capitol reflects its governmental endorsement.

The stamp is part of a U.S. Postal Service effort to celebrate cultural practices and historical communication methods.

💎 Collectible Value:

Typical Market Value or Rarity: Moderately available, valued at $5–$15 USD unframed; higher in epistolary or postal history collections.

Who Would Be Interested: U.S. stamp collectors, history buffs, and fans of vintage communication memorabilia.

✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:

The cachet’s rose images symbolize love and affection in letters. The Washington, D.C., postmark ties to the U.S. Capitol, emphasizing official recognition.

The stamp’s design captures the emotional connection of handwritten correspondence, a rare focus in postal history.

Add this rare National Letter Writing Week First Day Cover to your collection today!


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