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Lot #859: USA First Day Cover Nov. 8, 1939 - USA 3¢ Statehood 50th Anniversary (Scott #858) stamp - Map - Montana State House - Postmarked Helena, Montana

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1939 USA Commemorative Cacheted First Day Cover - Engraved picture of the Montana State House, with purple frame, with caption "Montana. The Treasure States. 1889-1939. Golden Anniversary."Stamped with 1939 USA Three Cent "Fiftieth Anniversary of Statehood" Stamp (Scott #858). Postmarked November 8, 1939 at Helena, Montana. This 1939 First Day Cover (FDC) marks the golden jubilee of Montana’s entry into the Union. Produced in the state capital, it represents the high-water mark of pre-war commemorative philately, combining a regional statehood celebration with the technical precision of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Stamp is the USA light bright purple 3 Four States Statehood 50th Anniversary stamp (Scott #858), issued on November 8, 1939, honoring the the 50th anniversary of the addition of four states to the Union: North Dakota and South Dakota on November 2nd, Montana on November 8th, and Washington on November 11th. The envelope cachet features an engraved depiction of the State House (Capitol) within an elegant purple frame, mirroring the color of the stamp. The Motto "The Treasure State" refers to Montana's rich mineral wealth, particularly its history of gold and silver mining. Dimensions: 10 mm x 17 mm Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 27 2026 Category A: 08:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Pickup Location:  Old Lakeview Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1M 0T1 View Map (opens in new window)


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