FLEETWOOD - JOHN SLOAN AUG 2 1971 LOCK HAVEN PA FIRST DAY COVER (FDC) BX9

Item Specifics

Condition

First Day Cover

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Condition: Actual scan(s). Covers are postally used, addressed and unaddressed; older covers may have toning, ... Read more about the seller notes Actual scan(s). Covers are postally used, addressed and unaddressed; older covers may have toning, creasing or rough openings. All these faults, if any, will be visible in the photo(s)/scan(s). Read Less about the seller notes

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This is a First Day Cover honoring American artist John Sloan (1871-1951). The left side features a profile portrait of Sloan and notes that he was a "MEMBER AND ONE OF THE ORIGINATORS OF THE 'ASHCAN' STYLE OF ART IN AMERICA." Above the portrait is a small reproduction of his painting "The Wake of the Ferry."The right side shows a block of four 8-cent stamps featuring Sloan's artwork, labeled "John Sloan American Artist 1871-1951." The stamps appear to show a scene with a ferry or dock view, featuring railings and what looks like a vessel in the background.The cover is produced by Fleetwood, as indicated by their logo at the bottom. It showcases both Sloan's portrait and his artistic work, highlighting his significance in American art history, particularly as a pioneer of the Ashcan School style.

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gil (4715)

Registered Since

07/11/2007

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Held Boys Philatelics

Item Location

Texas, United States

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United States

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No

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