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Performing Arts issue - George M. Cohan
Issued on  July 3, 2025 in Providence, RI
Scott #1756 - Designed by Jim Sharpe

      

Cover Number 1 in of a Set of 5 by Fleetwood
Designed by Artist Harry Schaare

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Fleetwood  produced this set of five covers with the first having a block of 4 stamps and cachet of George M. Cohan standing in front of Broadway. The other four covers each honor a different song written by Cohan. All 5 of these cachets are original artwork designed by Harry Schaare.

Harry Schaare was a veteran illustrator who also produced paintings for the Saturday Evening Post. His works have been exhibited in the Smithsonian Institution and in major galleries around the country.

      

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