Discover this commemorative First Day Cover (FDC) featuring the 1997 "Classical Composers & Conductors" stamps, honoring two legendary figures: Leopold Stokowski and Arthur Fiedler. This philatelic collectible showcases Scott #3164 32c Leopold Stokowski and Scott #3165 32c Arthur Fiedler, presented as a pair of single stamps. The cover was officially issued on September 12, 1997, in Cincinnati, Ohio, as evidenced by the clear "First Day of Issue" postmark.

The cachet is a striking black and white illustration, prominently featuring three portraits: two of Leopold Stokowski (depicting him at different ages) and one of Arthur Fiedler. The cachet is titled "CLASSICAL COMPOSERS & CONDUCTORS" at the bottom, with the names "LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI" and "ARTHUR FIEDLER" also integrated into the design. A small, distinctive logo for the Postal Commemorative Society (PCS) is visible, indicating the cachet maker. The cover is unaddressed, preserving its pristine presentation for collectors.

This First Day Cover is a significant piece for collectors of classical music memorabilia, US philately, or those interested in the 1990s FDC era. Its detailed cachet and clear postmark make it an attractive and historically relevant item.

Event: First Day of Issue
Scott #: 3164-65
Stamp Subject: Leopold Stokowski & Arthur Fiedler (Classical Conductors)
Stamp Format: Pair of Single Stamps
Date of Issue: September 12, 1997
First Day City: Cincinnati, OH
Cachet Maker: Postal Commemorative Society (PCS)
Cachet Description: Black and white illustration of three portraits of Leopold Stokowski (two) and Arthur Fiedler (one), with text "Official First Day of Issue", "LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI", "ARTHUR FIEDLER", and "CLASSICAL COMPOSERS & CONDUCTORS".
Postmarks: Circular date stamp (CDS) with "CINCINNATI OH SEP 12 1997 45214" and "First Day of Issue" wavy cancel with a star.
Addressee: Unaddressed