Variations in FDC collecting

Article Abstract:

The earliest first day covers in the US were issued in 1847. Early covers are becoming harder to find, while modern FDC are easy to obtain. Tips are given on how to set up a FDC collections that would consist of modern FDCs, US and foreign first day association covers, and slogan cancellations.

First day covers (Philately)

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The story behind 'Operation Crossroads' cover

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On July 1, 1945 about 25,000 stamped unaddressed envelopes were put aboard 'Able Day' one of the atom bombers. After the bomb was dropped these were given as souvenirs to personnel who worked on the project. A cachet was designed for the covers and the photo offset was immediately destroyed.

World War II, 1939-1945, Atomic bomb, Atomic bombs

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