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Rare "Dual-Theme" Jumbo Souvenir Cover – Limited Edition #75/80

This is a highly collectible "Jumbo" (large format) souvenir cover produced by the late Detroit philatelic artist Hideaki Nakano, operating under his H.N. Local Post (HNLP) label. Nakano was famous for his "SuperCachets"—hand-crafted, often mechanical or interactive covers produced in extremely small quantities. 

Front Side: George Washington Paper Doll

• Theme: Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of George Washington's Birth.

• Interactive Design: Features a "Paper Doll" George Washington. The local post stamps ($1c, 2c, 3c) are designed as his various historical military and statesman uniforms.

• Official Postage: Includes a 20¢ USPS George Washington stamp (Scott #1952).

• Cancellation: Postmarked April 24, 1982, at the PLYPEX (West Suburban Stamp Club) Exhibition in Plymouth, Michigan.

• Artist Mark: Signed/Initialed by Nakano at the bottom.

Back Side: Detroit People Mover "Mover Mail"

• Theme: Commemorates the Detroit People Mover automated transit system.

• Art: Features bold red and blue HNLP handstamps and a unique "People Mover Mail" logo.

• Limited Edition: Hand-numbered #75 of only 80 produced. Includes the official Detroit, MI return address for Nakano's studio.

About the Artist: Hideaki Nakano (1935–2013)

Based in Detroit, Nakano was a legendary figure in "Cinderella" philately. He was known for his irreverent humor, limited production runs (usually under 100), and "mechanical" covers that used folds, pop-ups, and paper dolls. His work is rarely stocked by dealers a