Scott #1103 1958 Gunston Hall 200th and 50 similar items

This United States First Day Cover features the Scott #1103 3-cent stamp commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Gunston Hall, home of George Mason. The stamp is postmarked with a clear "First Day of Issue" cancel dated June 12, 1958, from Lorton, Virginia. The cachet on the left side of the envelope depicts an illustration of Gunston Hall in brown ink, with the text "Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Gunston Hall Home of George Mason First Day Cover." The cachet includes the initials "HF" but does not indicate a specific cachet maker. The envelope is addressed to Joseph Simek of Gates Mills, Ohio, and the back shows a return address for William J. Kotab of Cleveland, Ohio. This collectible FDC is an excellent piece for philatelists interested in historical U.S. commemorative stamps and First Day Covers featuring notable American landmarks. It combines a beautifully illustrated Gunston Hall cachet with an official First Day City postmark from Lorton, VA. Specifications: Event: First Day of Issue Scott #: 1103 Stamp Subject: 200th Anniversary Gunston Hall Date of Issue: June 12, 1958 First Day City: Lorton, VA Cachet Maker: Not credited (initials "HF") Cachet Description: Brown illustration of Gunston Hall with text commemorating 200th anniversary Postmarks: "First Day of Issue" cancel, circular date stamp LORTON VA Addressee: Joseph Simek, Gates Mills, Ohio Envelope Manufacturer/Type: Not visible This 1958 Gunston Hall First Day Cover is an ideal addition to any U.S. FDC collection, offering historical significance and classic mid-century cachet art.