You are bidding on a 1992 Irma Thomas Postal Cachet.  

The "Soul Queen of New Orleans" cut her teeth at a tender age in the early sixties with the hit "Time is on your Side."  The song was such a hit that the Rolling Stones covered it.  Irma is a regular Jazz Fest favorite and a beloved New Orleans original.  Irma was recognized in 2007 with a Grammy, for Blues Record of the Year.  The cachet features texturized rich purple and silver foil for the Jazz Fest logo.  The postal cancellation features two 45 records and quarter notes. 

Total Production:  2,500

The U.S. Post Office issues specialized commemoratives for important cultural contributions that are uniquely American.  In 1989, the U.S. Post Office issued its first Jazz Fest commemorative "cachet" featuring Professor Longhair, one of New Orleans formative characters known for his piano stylings across the United States and the world.  every year since, a new cachet has been produced, each featuring a New Orleans original.  The cachets are highly sought after, and the value as a collectible and framed piece for any home or office increases every year.  Details are also unique each year on the cachet reflecting both New Orleans and the featured musician from the postmark to the stamp.  Cachets after 1994 are numbered.  Cachets are preserved through a cardboard insert to keep them rigid, and a clear cover to keep out moisture.