Up for sale is a fantastic, highly collectible vintage lot of 19 original First Day Covers (FDCs) from the historic 1938 United States Presidential Series (popularly known as the "Prexies"). Each envelope features a distinct denomination stamp honoring a different U.S. President or historical figure.
Single-Collector Matched Collection:
Every single cover in this 19-piece run is uniquely addressed to the exact same recipient with identical vintage typewritten alignment:
- Elmore J. Fitz / 5514 Blackstone Ave. Apt. 218 / Chicago, ILL.
- Note: A few later dates show a transition to 6320 Sheridan Road, Chicago, ILL.
Having a large, consecutive run all sent to the same address adds immense historical provenance and value for serious postal history collectors.
Lot Details & Denominations Included:
- Total Quantity: 22 individual First Day Covers.
- Denominations Visible: A wide, consecutive run including 8c, 9c, 10c, 11c, 12c, 13c, 14c, 15c, 16c, 17c, 18c, 19c, 20c, 21c, 22c, 24c, 25c, 30c, and 50c.
- Postmark Dates: Cleanly cancelled throughout October, November, and December of 1938 corresponding to their specific official release dates.
- Postmark Location: Washington, D.C. (Official First Day City).
- Text / Markings: Features the classic, crisp vertical machine cancellation bars reading "- FIRST DAY OF ISSUE -".
- Condition: Very good vintage condition for their age. Clean paper stock on the fronts with neat, sharp typewritten text. The reverse sides feature minor, typical vintage adhesive browning along the diagonal glue lines of the envelope flaps, as expected and shown in the photos.
Please review all pictures carefully to view the exact stamps, crispness of the postmarks, and overall condition.