
1968 5-cent Abraham Lincoln postal card (unused)
History
This postal card was issued by the United States Postal Service in 1968, featuring a green 5-cent stamp with Abraham Lincoln's portrait. These pre-stamped postal cards were widely used for correspondence during the late 1960s and early 1970s, representing an era when postal communication was the primary method of written exchange. The Lincoln design was part of a long tradition of honoring the 16th President on U.S. postage. Unused vintage postal cards like this one appeal to philatelists and postal history collectors who value mint-condition postal stationery. These items are particularly interesting to collectors of Americana and Lincoln memorabilia, as they represent both postal history and the enduring legacy of one of America's most revered presidents. The cards are valued for their historical significance and their connection to everyday communication of the period.
Origin
United States
Maker
United States Postal Service
Time period
1968