Lot #858: 1940 USA Cachet Postal Cover - 2¢ John Philip Sousa (Scott #860) - Centennial of Postage Stamp - Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs 9th Convention

1940 USA Cacheted Collector's Postal Cover - Engraved Cachet of "Ninth Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs, May 3,4,5, 1940, Racine, Wisonsin. Centennial of the Postage Stamp." Stamped with one USA Two-Cent Red "John Philip Sousa Stamp (Scott #860). Postmarked May 4, 1940 at Racine, Wisconsin. This 1940 Collector’s Cover represents a significant intersection of philatelic history, marking the Centennial of the Postage Stamp (1840–1940). Mailed from Racine, Wisconsin, during a regional convention, it celebrates a century of organized mail systems while showcasing the artistry of the Famous Americans Series. The 9th Annual Convention of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubswas held from May 3–5, 1940. The timing was intentional, as May 1940 marked exactly 100 years since the release of the Penny Black in Great Britain. The engraved Cachet artwork explicitly cites the "Centennial of the Postage Stamp." These convention covers were produced in limited quantities for club members and attendees, often serving as a record of the local collecting community’s vibrancy in the pre-war Midwest. Dimensions: 10 mm x 17 mm Pickup category timeslot {A}