X2501

Fulbright Scholarships

50th Anniversary

Autumn 2019 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 27 X2501 — Fulbright Scholarships — 2/28/96

The Fulbright program was created to increase mutual understanding between the United States and other countries around the world. Over one hundred, thirty countries participate in this student exchange program. I decided to show three areas of research that benefit the whole planet. On the left, an orangutan symbolizes our efforts to preserve and study the remaining rain forests. In the center, a miniature research submarine explores the ocean depths to discover new food sources and find unknown areas of important minerals. At the right, an astronaut represents mankind's first beginnings in the vast frontier of space. Please refer again to the illustration of this hand painted cachet and enjoy how the artistic expression presents these three areas in such a pleasing composite manner. The first time in my mail sales — watch for the collector interest and value to rise for this compelling cover.