Volunteer Firemen 300th Anniversary block by C. Stephen Anderson

The cachet features a bold red illustration by C. Stephen Anderson depicting two volunteer firefighters in historical uniforms battling flames, with 'VOLUNTEER FIREMEN' in large text and explanatory text about the first volunteer fire department in America organized by Peter Stuyvesant in New Amsterdam. A block of four 3-cent red stamps commemorates the 300th Anniversary of Volunteer Firemen (1648-1948), depicting Peter Stuyvesant with fire equipment and the motto 'Unselfish Public Service-Courage-Duty.' The postmark is a machine cancel from Dover, Delaware dated October 4, 1948, with 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE' printed across the stamps. The cover is unaddressed and in excellent condition.

The cachet artwork in bold red depicts two firefighters in action, one wearing a helmet and the other holding a hose, battling flames against a white background. The block of four 3-cent stamps features a portrait of Peter Stuyvesant alongside firefighting equipment, with the motto 'Unselfish Public Service-Courage-Duty.' A circular machine postmark from Dover, Delaware, is dated October 4, 1948. The printed text on the cachet describes the history of volunteer fire departments in America. The cover is in excellent condition with clear artwork and postmark.