A commemorative First Day Cover celebrating the 14th Annual Ozfest in Chittenango, New York, the birthplace of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz. The cover features a bold typographic cachet reading '14th Annual OZFEST – There's No Place Like Home' and is franked with the 29¢ Love stamp (Scott #2535). The pictorial postmark from OZ STA., Chittenando, NY 13037, dated May 9, 1992, completes this charming tribute to Dorothy's home.
Claude
This cover features a bold typographic cachet printed in dark purple/black ink, prominently displaying '14th Annual OZFEST – There's No Place Like Home' with a large stylized number 14. The postmark is a pictorial/special event cancel from 'OZ STA.' in Chittenango, NY 13037, dated May 9th, 1992, featuring a circular design with the station name. The stamp affixed is the US Love stamp (29¢) with a hot pink/magenta background and ornate white script lettering spelling 'Love.' The cover appears to be a postal stationery item (prestamped envelope) in good condition with minimal soiling.
Mistral
This First Day Cover commemorates the 14th Annual Ozfest in Chittenango, NY, featuring bold typographic cachet artwork with the text '14th ANNUAL OZFEST – THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME' in black and gray. The stamp is the 29¢ Love stamp (Scott #2535) with a pink background and white cursive 'Love' text. The postmark is a pictorial cancellation with a circular design, including the text 'OZ STA, CHITTENANGO NY 13037' and the date 'MAY 9th 1992.' The cover is in good condition with clear printing and no visible damage.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)
