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James Callaghan autographed first day cover honoring American philosopher and educational reformer John Dewey. Autographed "James Callaghan" in blue ink across the lower center of the cover.

The cover features a patriotic cachet from the Prominent Americans Series, depicting a map of the United States, a candle, and books in tribute to Dewey's contributions to philosophy and education. It bears a 30-cent John Dewey postage stamp with a Burlington, Vermont, first day cancellation dated October 21, 1968.

Fine condition.

James Callaghan (1912–2005) was a British Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979. He was the only person in British history to hold all four Great Offices of State, serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary, and Prime Minister. His premiership was marked by economic challenges, labor disputes, and the period known as the Winter of Discontent. He was succeeded as Prime Minister by Margaret Thatcher in 1979 and continued his parliamentary career for many years afterward.

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Reference sku: 11699 1419776-1