1955 US Stamp First Day Cover Lot (Armed Forces FDC+)

1955 US FIRST DAY COVER LOTThank you buyders for following my postal products. Here is another neat item for your collection album. You are looking on one (1) 1955 US Stamp First Day Cover Lot. The US First Day Covers in this product are shown in the photograph provided below. FDC lot includes: 1955 3¢ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Stamp, Art Craft FDC (US Scott #1064); 1955 3¢ Rotary International Anniversary Stamp, Art Craft FDC FDC (US Scott #1066); 1955 3¢ Armed Forces Reserve Stamp, Artmaster FDC (US Scott #1067) and a 1955 3¢ Soo Locks Centenary Stamp, Art Craft FDC (US Scott #1069). The envelopes are #6 3/4 size covers and measures ~6 1/2" by 3 5/8" (inches) or 164 mm by 92 mm. They are all addressed. See the scan below and e-mail any questions.The 1955 3¢ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Stamp was first issued on Saturday, January 15, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in connection with the opening of a special exhibition of the school's Sesquicentennial Celebration. This United States commemorative postage stamp was released by the US Post Office in honor of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 150th anniversary, the oldest art museum and school in the US. Designed by McCloskey, Jr., it features a self-portrait of artist and scientist Charles Willson Peale, who took the lead in building the institution. Arranged in four lines of type across the top of the stamp is "3¢ U.S. POSTAGE" "150th ANNIVERSARY" "THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY" "OF THE FINE ARTS." The first line refers to the stamp's three-cent face value. Engraved by C. A. Brooks and printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in Washington, DC. Printed on a rotary press with brown ink on white paper in electric eye plates of 200, issued in panes (sheets) of 50 individually perforated 10½ by 11. This stamp measures 1.44 by 0.84 inches and is known to philatelic collectors as US Scott Catalogue #1064. At the time of release, the 3-cent denomination paid for domestic 1 oz. first-class letter rate.The 1955 3¢ Rotary International Anniversary Stamp was first issued on Wednesday, February 23, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. This United States commemorative postage stamp was released by the US Post Office to honor the 50th Anniversary of Rotary International. The United States was one of 27 country or geographical areas whose postal administration marked the occasion. The stamp features a world globe and a flaming torch held by a hand and arm, symbolizing the carrying of enlightment to all parts of the world. In the lower right corner is the Rotary International emblem. Across the bottom the lettering "1905 SERVICE ABOVE SELF 1955" and in the upper right is "U.S. POSTAGE 8¢." The later refers to the stamp's eight-cent face value. Engraved by R. M. Bower (vignette). Printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in Washington, D.C. on a rotary press with blue ink on white paper in electric eye plates of 200, issued in panes (sheets) of 50 individually perforated 10½ by 11. This stamp measures 0.84 by 1.44 inches and is known to philatelic collectors as US Scott Catalogue #1066. At the time of release, the 3-cent denomination paid for domestic 1 oz. first-class letter rate.The 1955 3¢ Armed Forces Reserve Stamp was first issued on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21, 1955 in Washington, D.C. This United States commemorative postage stamp was released by the US Post Office to honor our nation's Armed Forces. Designed by Charles R. Chickering, it features five male enlisted personal, attired in uniforms of the five branches of military service. The men from left to right are: Marines, Coast Guard, Army, Navy and Air Force. A large American Eagle shield provides a back drop for the soldiers. "ARMED FORCES RESERVE" in dark block letters runs along the top border and "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" in light block letters runs along the lower border. "3¢", setting in each of the bottom corners notes the stamp's three-cent face value. Engraved by Charles A. Brooks (vignette) and Robert J. Jones (lettering and numerals) of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in Washington, D.C. Printed on a rotary press with purple ink on white paper in plates of 200, individually perforated 10½ x 11. Issued in panes (sheets) of 50. This stamp measures 0.84 by 1.44 inches and is known to philatelic collectors as US Scott Catalogue #1067. At the time of release, the 3-cent denomination paid for domestic 1 oz. first-class letter rate.The 1955 3¢ Soo Locks Centenary Stamp was first issued on Tuesday, June 28, 1955 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, on the opening day of the Soo Locks Centennial Exposition. This United States commemorative postage stamp was released by the US Post Office in honor of the Soo Locks 100th anniversary. Designed by Charles R. Chickering, it features a map of the Great Lakes against a sky and water background with a lake steamer under way. In the upper right portion of the stamp is the wording "SOO LOCKS * 1855 SAULT SAINTE MARIE 1955' and arranged in two lines at the bottom of the stamp is "A CENTURY OF GREAT LAKES TRANSPORTATION." "3¢" sets in the upper left corner with "U.S. POSTAGE" in the uppe right. The later refers to the stamp's three-cent face value. Engraved by C. A. Brooks (vignette). Printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in Washington, D.C. on a rotary press with blue ink on white paper in electric eye plates of 200, issued in panes (sheets) of 50 individually perforated 10½ by 11. This stamp measures 0.84 by 1.44 inches and is known to philatelic collectors as US Scott Catalogue #1069. At the time of release, the 3-cent denomination paid for domestic 1 oz. first-class letter rate.Be sure to add me to your favorites list!FREE US shipping, Elsewhere $4.00. I only accept Pay Pal as payment. To view more philatelic products click the store link, which will show you my store categories. There you will find "Philatelic Items, General" and a category "First Day Covers." Thank you for your interest.