Offered here is the 1976 Postmasters of America Medallic First Day Cover, Commemorative Issue No. 8, "In Commemoration of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence," issued for the Bicentennial on July 4, 1976 in Philadelphia. It features a Limited Edition sterling silver proof medal struck by The Franklin Mint and sculpted by Richard Renninger, sealed in the cover window.
What you get:
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Sterling silver (.925) proof medal, about 25 grams (about 0.74 troy oz of pure silver), about 39 mm. Weight and size are the published specs for this Franklin Mint series; the medal is sealed in the cover and was not weighed. Front: the inkstand and quill used at the signing, set over the signers' signatures, John Hancock's at the top. Back: eagle over the POSTMASTERS OF AMERICA banner and shield, "1976 Commemorative Issue No. 8, Issued July 4, 1976, Philadelphia, PA."
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First day cover with the se-tenant strip of four 13c Declaration of Independence stamps (John Trumbull's painting), canceled Philadelphia, PA, July 4, 1976, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.
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Certificate of Authenticity printed on the back of the cover, signed by the executive directors of the National Association of Postmasters of the U.S. and the National League of Postmasters.
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Information card telling the story of the Declaration and of this issue.
- Also included, as found in the album page: a folded U.S. Postal Service brochure for the 1976 Bicentennial souvenir sheets (Washington Crossing the Delaware shown) and a typed sheet describing them. Brochure only; no souvenir sheets are included.
- All housed in a clear two-pocket album page.
Condition, please read: the medal is bright, with proof mirrors and frosted devices. In fairness, there are a few light hairlines and specks in the mirror fields on both sides, and some may be on the clear window over the medal. The cover, stamps, certificate and info card look clean and bright. The brochure has been folded and shows light handling. Please see all photos, which are the best description.
Ungraded and uncertified; the medal has not been removed from the cover. Ships flat and protected.
THE ITEM SHOWN IS THE EXACT ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE.
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