Scott #1170 1959 Ernst Reuter Champion of and 50 similar items

This United States First Day Cover (FDC) features the Scott #1170 stamp issued in 1959, honoring Ernst Reuter, Mayor of Berlin from 1947 to 1953, as part of the Champion of Liberty series. The cover bears a block of four 4-cent stamps depicting Reuter's portrait, each labeled "Champion of Liberty." The official First Day of Issue postmark is dated September 29, 1959, from Washington, D.C., confirming its authenticity as a first day cover. The cachet on the left side of the envelope is printed in green and prominently displays the text "Champion of Liberty" above a large stylized "R" followed by "ernst Reuter" in gothic-style lettering, with the subtitle "Mayor of Berlin 1947-1953" beneath. Below this, the words "For Domestic Mail First Day Cover" appear, indicating the intended postal use. The cachet is unsigned but is a typical design style from the period. The cover is addressed by typewriter to Joseph Simek of Gates Mills, Ohio, adding a personal historical element to the piece. This FDC is an excellent collectible for philatelists interested in Cold War-era stamps, Champion of Liberty series, or political history. Its clear postmark, multiple stamps, and distinctive cachet make it a noteworthy addition to any collection focused on U.S. First Day Covers from the 1950s.