(9) Fleetwood and Official First Day Covers celebrates important milestones in
American history, international diplomacy, immigration, philanthropy, and philately. The collection spans
1947 through 1988 and includes colorful cacheted covers with official First Day of Issue cancellations. Several covers commemorate the
200th Anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and Sweden, while others recognize the
Australian Bicentennial,
300th Anniversary of German Immigration,
United Way Centennial, and the
International Philatelic Exhibition.
- Scott #948 – International Philatelic Exhibition (1947)
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Scott #2030 – Treaty of Amity and Commerce (1983)
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Scott #2031 – 200 Years of Friendship and Peace (1983)
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Scott #2032 – Benjamin Franklin Treaty issue (1983)
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Scott #2033 – Gustaf Philip Creutz (1983)
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Scott #2042 – 300th Anniversary of German Immigration (1983)
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Scott #2236 – United Way Centennial (1987)
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Scott #2378 – Australian Bicentennial (1988)
(Several covers are different cachet varieties using the same commemorative issue.)