Scott #1136 1959 Dental Health First Day and 50 similar items

Discover this philatelic collectible: a United States First Day Cover (FDC) featuring Scott #1136, the 4-cent American Dental Association Dental Health stamp. This significant FDC commemorates the Centennial Meeting of the American Dental Association, officially issued on September 12, 1959, in New York, N.Y. It's a key piece for collectors of FDCs, dental-themed stamps, or U.S. philately from the 1950s. The cover showcases a distinctive pictorial cachet with a vibrant green illustration of a toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste. The cachet prominently displays the text "CENTENNIAL MEETING AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION," along with "HF," "DENTAL HEALTH," and "FIRST DAY COVER," perfectly complementing the stamp's theme. The postmark is a clear circular date stamp (CDS) from "NEW YORK, N.Y. SEP 12 1959 9-AM," accompanied by the distinctive "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" killer bars. The cover is addressed to Joseph Simek of Gates Mills, O. This First Day Cover provides a wonderful snapshot of American history and postal artistry, making it an excellent addition to any collection of FDCs or U.S. commemoratives. The detailed cachet and clear postmark enhance its appeal as a unique piece of philatelic memorabilia. Verified Specifications: Event: First Day of Issue Scott #: Scott #1136 Stamp Subject: American Dental Association Dental Health Date of Issue: September 12, 1959 First Day City: New York, N.Y. Cachet Maker: Not credited Cachet Description: Pictorial cachet with green illustration of a toothbrush and toothpaste tube. Text includes "CENTENNIAL MEETING AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION", "HF", "DENTAL HEALTH", and "FIRST DAY COVER". Postmarks: Circular date stamp (CDS) with "NEW YORK, N.Y. SEP 12 1959 9-AM" and "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" killer bars. Addressee: Joseph Simek, Upper Forty dr., Gates Mills, O.