100th Anniversary of First U.S. Postal Card (UX18)

This First Day Cover is actually a reproduction of the first U.S. Postal Card, adapted to commemorate its 100th anniversary (1873-1973). The entire card front is printed in deep carmine/rose color, featuring ornate Victorian-style typography reading 'United States Postal Card' with decorative scroll flourishes and a lace-like border. The imprinted stamp in the upper right depicts a classical female portrait (Liberty) and reads 'U.S. Postage' and 'IX Cent' (9 cents), printed in the same carmine color with a yellow-tan block overlay. A machine cancellation reads 'Washington, DC / SEP 14 / 1973' with a 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE' slug. Text in the lower left states 'First U.S. Postal Card Adapted to Commemorate Its 100th Anniversary 1873-1973.'

This First Day Cover features a reproduction of the first U.S. Postal Card, issued to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The cachet artwork replicates the original 1873 design with a Liberty portrait in a 9-cent imprinted stamp, surrounded by ornate Victorian typography and decorative borders in deep carmine. The stamp is canceled with a circular 'First Day of Issue' postmark from Washington, DC, dated September 14, 1973. The text below the address line notes the anniversary and the years 1873-1973. The cover is in excellent condition with clear, legible printing and no visible damage.