Bob Hope 44-Cent First Day of Sale Cover — Cape Coral, 2009

This First Day Cover features a large cachet reproduction of the Bob Hope 44-cent commemorative stamp on the left side of the envelope, showing Bob Hope in a tuxedo with bow tie against a blue background. The actual stamp affixed to the upper right also shows the same portrait. The postmark is a machine cancel from Cape Coral, FL dated May 29, 2009, reading 'FIRST DAY OF SALE' with ZIP code 33990. The reverse of the envelope features patriotic red, white, and blue text reading 'Collect U.S. Commemoratives / They're FUN / They're HISTORY / They're AMERICA.'

The cachet features a plain reproduction of the stamp image on the left side, with the stamp affixed to the upper right. The stamp displays a portrait of Bob Hope in a tuxedo against a blue background, with 'BOB HOPE' and 'USA 44¢' inscribed. The postmark is a machine cancel from Cape Coral, FL, dated May 29, 2009, with 'FIRST DAY OF SALE' text. The reverse of the envelope features patriotic red, white, and blue text promoting U.S. commemorative stamp collecting.