Three official First Day Covers issued by the Postal Commemorative Society in 1996, honoring influential Big Band Leaders: Glenn Miller, Count Basie, and Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey. Each cover bears a specially designed cachet illustrating the musician(s), a 32-cent U.S. commemorative stamp from the American Music Legends series, and a clear ‘First Day of Issue’ cancellation from New York dated September 11, 1996. Accompanying each cover is a fact sheet detailing the historical significance and contributions of each band leader to American music, printed directly on the display card. These covers are part of a limited collector issue and were designed by noted artist Bill Nelson of Richmond, Virginia. The set is preserved in unused condition, ideal for collectors of philatelic memorabilia or enthusiasts of jazz and swing music history, and offers insight into the legacy of big band era icons.
1996 Postal Commemorative Society Big Band Leaders First Day Covers with Glenn Miller, Count Basie,
Three official First Day Covers issued by the Postal Commemorative Society in 1996, honoring influential Big Band Leaders: Glenn Miller, Count Basie, and Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey. Each cover bears a specially designed cachet illustrating the musician(s), a 32-cent U.S. commemorative stamp from the American Music Legends series, and a clear ‘First Day of Issue’…
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