uncommon1945-1980

William Allen Commemoration First Day Cover, Allentown PA

Name: William Allen Commemoration First Day Cover, Allentown PA
Brand: United States

United States · 1948 · 3 cents (U.S. definitive stamp on cover)

This commemorative envelope, likely a first-day cover, was issued in 1948 for the William Allen commemoration in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It features a 3-cent U.S. definitive stamp depicting the Capitol Building, along with a special cachet related to William Allen and the city of Allentown.

William Allen (1704-1780) was a prominent Loyalist and Chief Justice of the Province of Pennsylvania, best known as the founder of Allentown, Pennsylvania. This cover likely commemorates an anniversary related to his life or the city's establishment.

Printing Method

Engraved (stamp), Offset (envelope)

Themes

william-allen allentown pennsylvania history commemoration first-day-cover local-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.