Scott #1193 1960 United Nations 15th and 50 similar items

This United States First Day Cover (FDC) features Scott #1193, the 4-cent stamp issued to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the United Nations (1945-1960). The stamp is postmarked on October 24, 1960, from New York, the official First Day City for this issue. The postmark includes a circular date stamp reading "UNITED NATIONS NEW YORK OCT 24 9-AM 1960" alongside a rectangular cancellation with the text "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE Anniversary" and an open book design with the phrase "Nosotros los pueblos de las Naciones Unidas." The cachet on the envelope is an Artcraft design, depicting a black and white image of the United Nations Building in New York City. Above the building is the United Nations emblem with the number "15" to signify the anniversary. The cachet text reads "UNITED NATIONS 15th Anniversary 1945-1960" with the phrase "WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED....." beneath. The cover is addressed to Joseph Simek in Gates Mills, Ohio, with a return address on the back flap from William J. Horak of Cleveland, Ohio. This collectible FDC is ideal for philately enthusiasts interested in United Nations memorabilia, Artcraft cachets, and mid-20th century U.S. commemorative stamps. It presents a clear, well-marked First Day of Issue cover from 1960, highlighting an important global event. Perfect for First Day Cover collectors seeking Scott #1193 or thematic United Nations issues.