This First Day Cover was issued May 11, 1984 in New Orleans, Louisiana, commemorating the Louisiana World Exposition (World’s Fair 1984).
The cachet features M.W. James M. Walley, Grand Master, and the official Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A.M., welcoming visiting Freemasons and their families to the World’s Fair Hospitality Room.
Postmarked New Orleans, LA (70113) on First Day of Issue, the cover bears the 20¢ Louisiana World Exposition commemorative stamp (“Fresh water as a source of life”).
This cover reflects the public presence and participation of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana during the 1984 World’s Fair.
Preserved in archival sleeve with backing support.
Also Available
This cover is part of the 1984 Louisiana World’s Fair Masonic Collection (3-Cover Set).
The complete set is available separately.
Details
• First Day of Issue – May 11, 1984
• New Orleans, Louisiana postmark
• Louisiana World Exposition 20¢ stamp
• Grand Lodge of Louisiana cachet
• Grand Master James M. Walley featured
• Vintage 1984 commemorative issue
Part of the Fredericksburg Masonic Heritage Collection.
Proceeds support preservation of historic artifacts and the 1816 Lodge building of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4.
