Philatelic Collecting Album Appraisal

Postal Commemorative Society U.S. First Day Covers & Special Covers Album

This item is a black, faux leather-bound binder or album designed for collecting U.S. First Day Covers and Special Covers. The cover features a gold-foiled title block with a slightly raised border. The prominent text reads "POSTAL COMMEMORATIVE SOCIETY" at the top, centered. Below this, there's a circular gold-foiled logo depicting a stylized postage stamp with a map of the United States, surrounded by the words "POSTAL COMMEMORATIVE SOCIETY." The main title, "U.S. FIRST DAY COVERS & SPECIAL COVERS," is displayed in large, bold, gold-foiled letters below the logo. At the bottom right of the cover, also in gold foil, is the name "DANA LESLIE FLEMING," which likely indicates the owner or a personalized inscription. The binder appears to be of standard size for such collectibles, approximately 10-12 inches high and wide, and a couple of inches thick when closed, suggesting it can hold a substantial number of covers. The material looks like a textured vinyl or similar synthetic leather, characteristic of mass-produced collectible albums from the late 20th century. The edges and corners appear to be in good condition, showing minimal wear or scuffing, suggesting it has been well-preserved or lightly used. There are no visible rips, tears, or significant creases. The construction appears sturdy, designed for long-term storage and display of philatelic items. Given the context (1979-1980), this album likely dates from that period, aligning with the style of such commemorative society products of the era. The gold foiling is intact and shows no signs of flaking or significant abrasion, indicating decent quality craftsmanship for a commercially produced album.