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United States First Day of Issue Postmark, July 1, 2023
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United States First Day of Issue Postmark, July 1, 2023

United States · 2023 ·

A circular black postmark featuring 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE' text, 'FDI', and the date 'JUL 1 2023', indicating its use on the initial release day of a stamp.

First Day of Issue postmarks are applied to mail on the first day a new stamp is valid for use, serving as a significant marker for philatelists and postal historians.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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