M301

Ronald Wilson Reagan

40th President of the United States

Spring 2017 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 7 M301 — Ronald Reagan Inaugural — 1981 

This is an historic piece for any Collins collection because it was my first Inaugural/Event cover. For postage I used the 4-cent "Long May It Wave" flag stamp, the 5-cent "Register and Vote" flag stamp, and the 6-cent eagle weather vane "Register and Vote" stamp — all of which are tied to the envelope with the Inauguration Day slogan postmark. The hand painted cachet shows a great portrait of President Reagan flanked by two flags and over an eagle and shield. It is illustrated on book page 207. This cover has wonderful color coordination, it is my first inaugural, and it is one of the finest patriotic pieces I've ever produced. It's a key acquisition for any Collins collection and is rarely seen in the marketplace.