Fdc Envelope Appraisal

Babe Ruth First Day of Issue Envelope with Commemorative Stamp

This item is a commemorative first day of issue envelope, celebrating baseball legend Babe Ruth. The envelope is made of off-white or cream-colored paper, featuring printed designs in blue and black ink. The left side of the envelope showcases a stylized blue illustration of Babe Ruth's face along with biographical text and statistics. Above his portrait, a reproduction of his signature 'Babe Ruth' is prominently displayed, accompanied by the phrase 'EVERYONE LOVED'. Below the portrait, text reads 'THE GREATEST LEGEND IN BASEBALL HISTORY', followed by his playing years '1914-1935', 'Lifetime B.A. .342', and 'Home Runs - 714'. Faint blue lines, resembling baseball uniform pinstripes, run vertically behind the graphic elements on the left. The right side of the envelope features a standard postage stamp in the upper right corner, depicting Babe Ruth in a batting stance, labeled 'Babe Ruth USA 20c'. Below the stamp, the words 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE' are printed in black ink. To the left of this phrase, a circular black ink stamp indicates the postmark: 'CHICAGO, IL JUL 6 1983 60607'. The overall condition appears excellent, with minimal to no visible wear, creasing, or discoloration, suggesting it has been well-preserved or stored. The printing is clear and crisp, indicating good quality control during manufacturing. This item serves as a philatelic collectible and a piece of sports memorabilia, specifically commemorating the release of the Babe Ruth postage stamp.