{"product_id":"1982-george-washington-masonic-first-day-cover-christ-church-procession-mount-vernon-postmark-washington-250th-anniversary","title":"1982 George Washington Masonic First Day Cover – Christ Church Procession – Mount Vernon Postmark – Washington 250th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eCommemorative First Day postal cover issued February 22, 1982, marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington (1732–1982).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eThis cover features artwork depicting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eWashington in Masonic Procession at Christ Church, Philadelphia\u003c\/em\u003e, issued in conjunction with the Washington Bicentennial observances. The stamp is postmarked at Mount Vernon, Virginia on the official First Day of Issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eThe design reflects the historical connection between George Washington and American Freemasonry, as recognized during the national bicentennial year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eThe cover is well preserved and stored in a protective archival sleeve with backing support.\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=\"1166\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e• 1982 Washington Bicentennial issue\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e• First Day of Issue – February 22, 1982\u003cbr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e• Mount Vernon, VA postmark\u003cbr data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e• Christ Church Masonic Procession cachet\u003cbr data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e• Clean, well-preserved condition\u003cbr data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e• Shipped in protective sleeve with backing support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003ePart of the Fredericksburg Masonic Heritage Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eProceeds support preservation of historic artifacts and the 1816 Lodge building of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masonic Lodge 4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44135810203690,"sku":"FDC-005","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/5641\/6554\/files\/1982WashingtonFirstDayIssueMasonicNationalMemorial.jpg?v=1772285090","url":"https:\/\/0r54vb-3m.myshopify.com\/products\/1982-george-washington-masonic-first-day-cover-christ-church-procession-mount-vernon-postmark-washington-250th-anniversary","provider":"Masonic Lodge 4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}