1947 Thomas A Edison

**Product Description: 100th Anniversary of Thomas A. Edison First Day Cover (1947)** Celebrate a century of innovation with this iconic First Day Cover, officially issued on February 11, 1947, in Milan, Ohio. This collectible envelope commemorates the 100th anniversary of Thomas A. Edison’s birth and his groundbreaking invention of the first incandescent electric lamp, featuring a 3¢ postage stamp and a special First Day of Issue postmark honoring the legendary inventor. **Features:**- **Stamp Included:**  - **Thomas A. Edison Centennial** (3¢): A striking stamp featuring a portrait of Thomas A. Edison, rendered in a vibrant purple hue, with a light bulb symbolizing his most famous invention, the incandescent lamp.- **First Day of Issue Postmark:** Dated February 11, 1947, at 9 AM, with a clear cancellation from Milan, OH—Edison’s birthplace—adding historical authenticity and value to this philatelic item.- **Design:** The envelope showcases a black-and-white portrait of Thomas A. Edi