Author: TODHUNTER, Norman (1915-89)
Title: Signed First Day Cover
Description: This innovative American artist, in addition to illustrating books, was instrumental in getting the U.S. Post Office to produce more colorful stamps and to utilize new lithography processes to allow that; among other stamps, he designed the 1962 "Mississippoi Riverboat" and "Boys Club of America" commemorative stamps, co-designed the 1963 Christmas commemorative stamp, the 1964 "Quilted" stamp, the 1965 "Discus Thrower" and "Portrait of Herbert Hoover" and the 1966 "Humane Treatment of Animals." Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in New London, Connecticut on 16 October 1967 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single $1 Todhunter-designed "Eugene O'Neill" stamp at upper right. Near fine. Blue "First Day Cover" encircling gilt Earth cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At upper right, above the cancellation, Todhunter signs small and sloppy in black ink. .

Keywords: Art & Architecture


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