1982 George Washington Masonic First Day Cover – Knights Templar Birthplace Station – Washington 250th Anniversary

Commemorative First Day postal cover issued February 22, 1982, marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington (1732–1982).

This cover features an Official Grand Encampment, Knights Templar – U.S.A. souvenir cachet and is postmarked at George Washington Birthplace Station, Washington’s Birthplace, Virginia on the First Day of Issue.

The reverse identifies the cachet as produced by J.R.’s Memorabilia, a licensed U.S. Postal Service cachet designer. The design includes the Houdon bust of Washington, used courtesy of the Yorktown Bicentennial Committee.

Issued during the national Washington Bicentennial observances, the cover reflects the historical and Masonic recognition of Washington during the 250th anniversary year.

Preserved in clean condition and stored in a protective archival sleeve with backing support.

A limited quantity remains available from our collection.

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This cover is part of the 1982 George Washington Masonic First Day Cover Collection.

The full multi-cover set is available separately.

Details

• 1982 Washington Bicentennial issue
• First Day of Issue – February 22, 1982
• George Washington Birthplace Station postmark
• Official Grand Encampment, Knights Templar – U.S.A. cachet
• Licensed USPS cachet producer (J.R.’s Memorabilia)
• Houdon bust image credit noted on reverse
• Clean, well-preserved condition
• Shipped in protective sleeve with backing support

Part of the Fredericksburg Masonic Heritage Collection.

Proceeds support preservation of historic artifacts and the 1816 Lodge building of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4.