1984 Louisiana World’s Fair Masonic First Day Cover Collection – 3 Cover Set – New Orleans First Day Issue

This complete three-cover collection commemorates the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition (New Orleans World’s Fair) and documents the visible presence of Freemasonry during the event.

Each cover is postmarked May 11, 1984 – New Orleans, Louisiana (70113) – First Day of Issue.

The collection includes:

1. Grand Lodge of Louisiana – Grand Master James M. Walley
   Featuring the official Grand Lodge welcome to visiting Freemasons and families during the World’s Fair.

2. Grand Lodge of Louisiana – World’s Fair Hospitality Room
   Official Grand Lodge cachet marking Masonic participation in the 1984 Exposition.

3. Louisiana Lodge No. 102 – “Freemasonry Today” Series
   Issued as part of the Freemasonry Today series, saluting both the 1884 and 1984 New Orleans World’s Fairs.

Each cover bears the official 20¢ Louisiana World Exposition commemorative stamp (“Fresh water as a source of life”).

Together, these covers form a cohesive record of Masonic institutional participation in a major international event.

Details

• First Day of Issue – May 11, 1984
• New Orleans, Louisiana postmark (70113)
• Louisiana World Exposition 20¢ commemorative stamp
• Three distinct Masonic cachets
• Vintage 1984 commemorative issues
• Archival sleeves with backing boards included

Part of the Fredericksburg Masonic Heritage Collection.

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