{"product_id":"1982-george-washington-masonic-first-day-cover-knights-templar-birthplace-station-washington-250th-anniversary","title":"1982 George Washington Masonic First Day Cover – Knights Templar Birthplace Station – Washington 250th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"891\"\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=\"893\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eThis cover features an Official Grand Encampment, Knights Templar – U.S.A. souvenir cachet and is postmarked at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eGeorge Washington Birthplace Station, Washington’s Birthplace, Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the First Day of Issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eIssued during the national Washington Bicentennial observances, the cover reflects the historical and Masonic recognition of Washington during the 250th anniversary year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003ePreserved in clean condition and stored in a protective archival sleeve with backing support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eA limited quantity remains available from our collection.\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=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e• 1982 Washington Bicentennial issue\u003cbr data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e• First Day of Issue – February 22, 1982\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e• George Washington Birthplace Station postmark\u003cbr data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e• Official Grand Encampment, Knights Templar – U.S.A. cachet\u003cbr data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e• Licensed USPS cachet producer (J.R.’s Memorabilia)\u003cbr data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e• Houdon bust image credit noted on reverse\u003cbr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e• Clean, well-preserved condition\u003cbr data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e• Shipped in protective sleeve with backing support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003ePart of the Fredericksburg Masonic Heritage Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2229\"\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":44135848738858,"sku":"FDC-002","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/5641\/6554\/files\/1982WashingtonFirstDayIssueKnightsTemplarBirthplacePostMark.jpg?v=1772288321","url":"https:\/\/0r54vb-3m.myshopify.com\/products\/1982-george-washington-masonic-first-day-cover-knights-templar-birthplace-station-washington-250th-anniversary","provider":"Masonic Lodge 4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}