Washington Territory Centennial, March 2, 1953

The cachet, designed by L.W. Staehle for Cachet Craft, features a blue and gold two-color design prominently displaying the Seal of the State of Washington with a portrait of George Washington at center. Below the seal is an illustration of the Old State House building, flanked by patriotic ribbon banners reading '100th Anniversary' with the dates 1853 and 1953, and American flag elements with stars. The 3-cent green stamp depicts the Washington Territory Centennial commemorative issue showing a pioneer settler, Walla Walla landscape, and text 'Washington Territory Organized March 2, 1853.' The machine cancellation from Olympia, Washington dated March 2, 1953, reads 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.' The cover is addressed to Dr. A. L. Midgley, 1109 Union Trust Bldg., Providence, R.I., and is in excellent condition.

This First Day Cover celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Washington Territory, featuring a blue and gold cachet with the Seal of the State of Washington and George Washington's portrait. Below the seal is an illustration of the Old State House flanked by patriotic ribbons marking the anniversary. The 3-cent green stamp depicts a pioneer settler and a Walla Walla landscape, canceled with a circular postmark from Olympia, Washington. The cover is addressed to Dr. A. L. Midgley in Providence, R.I., and is in good condition with clear artwork and postmark.