Casey Jones Railroad Engineers Commemorative, Scott #993

The black and white cachet features an ornate panel design with the text 'Honoring Railroad Engineers of America' and '100 Years of Peace and War and Growth,' with a detailed illustration of a steam locomotive billowing smoke at center, framed by laurel branches. The 3-cent dark carmine stamp (Scott #993) depicts Casey Jones in portrait with a streamlined locomotive in the background and is inscribed 'Honoring Railroad Engineers of America.' The circular machine postmark reads 'Jackson, Tenn., APR 29, 9-AM, 1950,' accompanied by a machine slogan cancel reading 'First Day of Issue.' The cover is unaddressed and in excellent condition with no toning or faults.

First Day Cover featuring a black and white cachet on the left side with ornate artwork honoring railroad engineers, including a detailed illustration of a steam locomotive framed by laurel branches. The text 'Honoring Railroad Engineers of America' is prominently displayed, with '100 Years of Peace and War and Growth' at the bottom. The 3-cent stamp depicts a portrait of Casey Jones alongside a streamlined locomotive. A circular postmark from Jackson, Tennessee, dated April 29, 1950, cancels the stamp with the text 'First Day of Issue.' The cover is in clean condition with minimal wear.