Scott UY23 John Hanson 6¢ + 6¢ Patriot Reply Postal Card with First Day of Issue cancellation from Baltimore, Maryland dated September 1, 1972.

This BALPEX '72 cachet explores the historical question of whether Maryland statesman John Hanson should be considered the first President of the United States under the Articles of Confederation. The cachet notes Hanson's election as President of the United States in Congress Assembled on November 5, 1781, and references his one-year term in office.

Produced for BALPEX '72 and featuring the emblem of the American First Day Cover Society (AFDCS), this item combines postal stationery collecting, Maryland history, and First Day Cover philately.

Unlike many surviving examples, the reply portion remains attached and intact. Many reply postal cards were separated during use, making complete examples more desirable to postal stationery collectors.

Item Details

• Scott UY23 / UPSS MR33
• John Hanson Patriot Reply Postal Card
• 6¢ + 6¢ Postal Stationery Issue
• Baltimore, Maryland First Day Cancel
• September 1, 1972
• BALPEX '72 Show Cachet
• American First Day Cover Society (AFDCS) Logo
• Intact Reply Portion Present
• Unaddressed Example
• Patriot Series Issue

A desirable addition for collectors of U.S. postal stationery, BALPEX material, AFDCS items, Maryland postal history, patriotic issues, and John Hanson memorabilia.

Condition is shown in the photographs. The item pictured is the exact card you will receive.