Postmarked Envelope With Bicentennial Stamp Appraisal

Postmarked Envelope with Bicentennial Stamp

This item is a single, yellow-colored envelope, meticulously addressed in handwritten ink, and presented within a clear protective sleeve, presumably made of plastic or acetate. The envelope measures approximately 9.5 inches in length and 4.125 inches in height, a standard 'number 10' business envelope size. The writing on the envelope is in cursive script and appears to be in dark blue or black ink. The sender's address, 'Lynn Hunt, Route 4, Box 584, Thomasville, N.C. 27360,' is legible in the top left quadrant. The recipient's address, 'Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Windham, 706 Engleman Avenue, Burlington, N.C. 27215,' is prominently centered on the envelope. A notable decorative element is a printed circular image on the left side of the envelope, featuring a stylized red and yellow geometric design, possibly depicting a landscape or building under a sunset/sunrise, though specific details are difficult to discern without higher resolution. The postage stamp, located in the lower right corner, is a United States Bicentennial issue, specifically showing the Liberty Bell. The stamp is cancelled with a circular postmark that reads 'GREENSBORO, NC, FM, 18 MAR, 1976', indicating the date and location of mailing. The wavy lines of the cancellation further obscure part of the stamp and the envelope below. A small, round, faint brown stain or mark is visible near the center of the envelope, below the recipient's name. The overall condition of the envelope seems well-preserved, likely due to its protective sleeve. There are no apparent rips, tears, or significant creases on the visible surface, although some minor discoloration consistent with age might be present in areas not obscured by the protective plastic. There is a price tag affixed to the upper right edge of the protective sleeve, indicating '0870050' and '$2.00', suggesting it was previously sold at this price. The item represents a mid-20th-century postal artifact, capturing a moment in time through its postmark and Bicentennial stamp, reflecting the patriotic spirit of 1976.