Z5802

State & County Fairs

Farmers Unloading Fruits and Vegetables

Cover Announcement 

One of the favorite treats at early state, county, and local fairs was freshly picked watermelons. In this individually hand painted cachet, three young adults in period dress are enjoying slices of this succulent fruit.

Behind them rise the canvas tents that house the various exhibits of produce, animals, flowers, home-baked goods, and handicrafts. This Collins takes a nostalgic look at a simpler time and lifestyle.

The stamp has the bullseye first day of issue postmark from Minot, North Dakota. With red pennants flying fiom the tent peaks and watermelons providing a refieshing pause in a day at the fair, the next cover in this mini-set of four is now ready. Collins #Z5802 at $16.50.