{"product_id":"1982-george-washington-first-day-cover-scottish-rite-33-mount-vernon-postmark-washington-250th-anniversary","title":"1982 George Washington First Day Cover – Scottish Rite 33° – Mount Vernon Postmark","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eWashington 250th Anniversary Issue (February 22, 1982)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"857\"\u003ePart of the \u003cem data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eFredericksburg Masonic Heritage Collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eIssued on February 22, 1982, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, this First Day Cover honors Washington as both America’s first President and a Freemason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eThis cachet features the Scottish Rite Supreme Council 33° emblem and was postmarked at Mount Vernon, Virginia, on Washington’s birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eGeorge Washington was initiated at Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 on November 4, 1752 — a connection that remains one of the most historically significant moments in American Masonic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eThis cover is well preserved and offered as a historical postal commemorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eAlso Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eThis cover is part of the 1982 George Washington Masonic First Day Cover Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eThe full multi-cover set is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e• Issue Date: February 22, 1982\u003cbr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e• Postmark Location: Mount Vernon, Virginia\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e• Theme: 250th Anniversary of Washington’s Birth\u003cbr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e• Affiliation: Scottish Rite Supreme Council 33°\u003cbr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e• Condition: Well preserved\u003cbr data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e• Insert: Not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eWhy This Cover Is Significant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eThis First Day Cover represents the national recognition of George Washington’s legacy during the 250th anniversary observance. The Mount Vernon postmark ties directly to Washington’s historic estate, while the Scottish Rite emblem reflects his enduring importance within American Freemasonry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eA limited number are being released from our collection at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eOffered as part of the Fredericksburg Masonic Heritage Collection. Proceeds support preservation of our historic 1816 Lodge building and the protection of Masonic historical artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masonic Lodge 4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44077486473258,"sku":"FDC-006","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/5641\/6554\/files\/1982WashingtonFirstDayIssueScottishRite.jpg?v=1771189545","url":"https:\/\/0r54vb-3m.myshopify.com\/products\/1982-george-washington-first-day-cover-scottish-rite-33-mount-vernon-postmark-washington-250th-anniversary","provider":"Masonic Lodge 4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}