Jesse Owens 1936 Olympics - Scott #2496 RKA Cachet

Hand-painted cachet by RKA depicts Jesse Owens crossing a finish line (shown from the waist down in red, white, and blue USA uniform), referencing his 1936 Berlin Olympics victories. Title reads 'Hitler's Nemesis' in red block letters, with 'Four Gold Medals 1936 Olympics' in yellow text at bottom. Two stamps are affixed: a USA 25-cent 'Olympian' Jesse Owens stamp (Scott #2496) showing Owens in a starting crouch, and a USA 15-cent 1980 Olympics running stamp. Postmark is a standard circular machine cancel from Minneapolis, MN dated July 6, 1990. Selvage text above the 25-cent stamp notes 'Jesse Owens won world acclaim by capturing four gold medals in track and field at Berlin in 1936.'

This First Day Cover features a hand-painted cachet by RKA Cachets depicting Jesse Owens' legs crossing a finish line, with red, white, and blue accents. The cachet is titled 'Hitler's Nemesis' in bold red letters and includes 'Four Gold Medals 1936 Olympics' in yellow text. The cover includes two stamps: the 1990 Jesse Owens 25-cent commemorative stamp (Scott #2496) and a 1980 Olympics 15-cent stamp featuring runners. The postmark is a circular cancellation from Minneapolis, MN, dated July 6, 1990. Additional text on the cachet notes Owens' achievements at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.