Jonas Salk Signed 1957 First Day Cover – Polio Vaccine Tribute – PSA/DNA Certified

Description:
Original First Day Cover issued on June 15, 1957, postmarked in Washington, D.C., commemorating the fight against polio and honoring the groundbreaking contributions of Dr. Jonas Salk, the developer of the first successful polio vaccine.

This envelope features a vivid multicolored cachet titled:
“Honoring Those Who Helped Fight POLIO”
It includes an illustrated portrait of Dr. Salk, medical imagery (crutches, vaccine vials, microscope), and a profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt, himself a notable polio survivor and founder of the March of Dimes.

The cover is hand-signed in black ink by Jonas Salk, with a clean, bold autograph placed prominently to the right of the cachet. It includes a 3¢ U.S. postage stamp depicting the statue "Justice," further emphasizing public health and civic service.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA

• Label reads:
  “FIRST DAY COVER – JONAS SALK – AUTHENTIC AUTO – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED”

• Certification number: 85724939

• PSA tamper-evident slab

Historical Significance:
Dr. Jonas Salk (1914–1995) was an American virologist and medical researcher who developed the first safe and effective polio vaccine, introduced in 1955. His work marked one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 20th century, helping to nearly eradicate a disease that paralyzed or killed hundreds of thousands annually worldwide.

This First Day Cover captures that historic moment, making it a rare and meaningful artifact of medical history, signed by the man whose vaccine changed the world.

Condition:

• Excellent overall condition

• Bright color on the cachet

• Signature is clean and dark

• PSA holder is scratch-free and secure

Closing Note:
A powerful collectible linking scientific innovation and public health history, this Jonas Salk signed First Day Cover is an essential piece for collectors of medical memorabilia, historical autographs, or American 20th-century achievements.

Shipping Notice:
High-value items (typically over $600) are shipped fully insured and may require a signature upon delivery. For added security and control, we ship via FedEx with Direct Signature Confirmation on items exceeding $1,500 in value.