Ham

Two mottled blue unaddressed envelopes with white ‘stencil-like’ lace pieces. 2 Lacemaking stamps on each of the #6-3/4 (6-1/2" x 3-5/8") envelopes.  “First Day of Issue” cancellations and postmarks, along with single Ann Arbor and Grosse Point unofficial cancellations. Ham cachets (Lois Hamilton) has produced hand painted First Day Covers since 1977.  The doily is #159 of 200, the butterfly is #159 of 195 issued.

first posted 1/11/2009