Scott #1053 1958 Statue of Liberty 8c and 50 similar items

This classic United States First Day Cover (FDC) features the Scott #1053 8-cent Statue of Liberty stamp, issued in 1958. The cover is postmarked with a clear "First Day of Issue" cancellation dated March 22, 1958, from Cleveland, Ohio. The distinctive postmark includes a circular date stamp and horizontal lines with the "First Day of Issue" text, certifying its authenticity as a genuine first day usage. The cachet on this cover is a bold red graphic showing a torch with wings and the text "IN GOD WE TRUST" prominently displayed in the center of the torch shield. The cachet is marked "First Day Cover HF" below the design, but no specific cachet maker is credited. The envelope is addressed to Joseph Simek of Lyndhurst, Ohio, providing a personalized philatelic example rather than an unaddressed collectible. This FDC is a notable piece for collectors interested in patriotic American themes, mid-century postal history, and the Statue of Liberty stamp issues. Specifications: Event: First Day of Issue Scott #: 1053 Stamp Subject: 8c Statue of Liberty - Liberty Torch Date of Issue: March 22, 1958 First Day City: Cleveland, Ohio Cachet Maker: Not credited (marked "HF") Cachet Description: Red torch with wings and "IN GOD WE TRUST" text Postmarks: Circular date stamp with "First Day of Issue" cancellation Addressee: Joseph Simek, Lyndhurst, Ohio