Liechtenstein #654-656 1978 Princes Karl Johann Adam Joseph Wenzel FDC For Sale

• Item Type: First Day Cover (FDC) with a printed cachet. The cachet features a detailed rendering of the Coat of Arms of Liechtenstein, encircled by text.
• Stamps & Postmarks: Three affixed postage stamps from Liechtenstein are present: one 40-value stamp (Scott #654), one 50-value stamp (Scott #655), and one 80-value stamp (Scott #656). All stamps are canceled with a circular First Day of Issue (Ausgabetag) special cancel, which includes a rainbow motif and droplets. The cancels are dated \"7. Sept. 1978\" and originate from \"VADUZ 9490\". There are no receiving postmarks, therefore no travel time or distance can be calculated.
• Correspondence: No sender or recipient address information is present on this item.

The First Day Cover, issued on September 7, 1978, commemorates three foundational Princes of Liechtenstein. Karl I (1569–1627) was granted the status of Imperial Prince in 1608, marking an early step in the family\'s rise. Johann Adam I Andreas (1662–1712) was instrumental in establishing the geographical boundaries of the future principality through the acquisition of the Lordship of Schellenberg and the County of Vaduz. Joseph Wenzel I (1690–1772) further solidified the principality\'s position within the Holy Roman Empire, achieving full sovereignty. The issuance of these stamps in 1978 highlighted the enduring legacy and historical continuity of the Liechtenstein princely house, connecting the modern state to its historical rulers. No specific major historical events directly tied to Liechtenstein are recorded for September 7, 1978; the FDC itself serves as a historical commemoration of the principality\'s past rulers.

The three postage stamps depict historical Princes of Liechtenstein. The 40-value stamp features \'Fuerst Karl 1569-1627\' (Prince Karl I, 1569-1627). The 50-value stamp shows \'Fuerst Johann-Adam 1662-1712\' (Prince Johann Adam I, 1662-1712). The 80-value stamp portrays \'Fuerst Josef-Wenzel 1690-1772\' (Prince Joseph Wenzel I, 1690-1772). All stamps bear the inscription \'Fuerstentum Liechtenstein\' (Principality of Liechtenstein). The special postmarks state \'Ausgabetag 7. Sept. 1978\' (Issue Day 7. Sept. 1978) and indicate the origin as \'Vaduz 9490\'. The cachet at the lower left of the cover includes the text \'FDC OFFICIEL\' (Official FDC) and the inscription around the coat of arms reads \'S. FÜRSTENTUM LIECHTENSTEIN ET GUBERD DEUM QUA EST PATRONUS ET PROTECTOR 1914\', which translates to \'Principality of Liechtenstein and the Government of God who is Patron and Protector 1914\'.

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