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The cover belongs to the long-running Prominent Americans series produced by Art Craft, a favorite among mid-century FDC collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis clean, well-centered example makes an excellent addition to collections focused on World War II, the Cold War, or the Prominent Americans series, offering both postal history and strong visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388350791844,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094755.jpg?v=1782236127"},{"product_id":"1967-christmas-5-bethlehem-ga-first-day-cover","title":"1967 Christmas 5¢ Bethlehem, GA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 1967 U.S. Christmas stamp honoring Hans Memling’s “Madonna and Child with Angels” from the National Gallery of Art. The block of four 5¢ stamps is tied by a crisp November 6, 1967 Bethlehem, Georgia postmark—the official first-day city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued during the height of the traditional religious Christmas stamp series, the issue celebrated fine art and the Nativity story at a time when the Post Office alternated between religious and secular holiday designs. The cachet reproduces the central panel of the Memling painting and adds a charming winter shepherd scene with the greeting “Season’s Greetings.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nice touch is the small “Art Craft” imprint and the 1967 year date integrated into the design, typical of this popular cachet maker’s output. 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The Art Craft cachet honors the 100th anniversary of the National Grange with a portrait of founder Oliver Hudson Kelley and a rural farm scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Grange, formally the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, was established in 1867 to improve the lives of American farmers through education, cooperation, and advocacy. By the centennial year it remained a vital voice for rural communities across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the four-stamp block on this cover, each stamp showing the iconic Grange emblem and a farmer with scythe. The Art Craft cachet also includes the organization’s original “P of H” shield and a modern tractor illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Gerhard Paulus at 20 West 84th Street, New York, a common destination for mid-century FDC collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for collectors of agricultural history, fraternal organizations, or Art Craft cachets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388350955684,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094759.jpg?v=1782236139"},{"product_id":"1967-alaska-purchase-8-sitka-ak-first-day-cover","title":"1967 Alaska Purchase 8¢ Sitka, AK First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1967 8¢ Alaska Purchase airmail First Day Cover features the centennial commemorative stamp postmarked in Sitka, Alaska on March 30, 1967. The stamp depicts a dramatic Northwest Coast totem pole design and was issued exactly 100 years after the United States acquired Alaska from Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alaska Purchase, often called Seward’s Folly at the time, transferred 586,412 square miles of territory for $7.2 million—roughly two cents per acre. By 1967 the once-mocked acquisition had become a strategic and resource-rich state, making the centennial a point of national pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSitka was deliberately chosen for the first-day postmark because it was the site of the formal transfer ceremony on October 18, 1867. 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The stamp depicts the Columbia Jay in full color with Audubon’s name and dates (1785-1851).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudubon’s monumental work, Birds of America, established him as America’s foremost ornithological artist and naturalist. His detailed illustrations helped shape 19th-century understanding of North American bird species and remain iconic in both art and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates two Columbia Jays perched among foliage alongside a sleek four-engine jet, cleverly linking Audubon’s avian subjects with the airmail theme. The “First Day of Issue” hand cancel and Art Craft logo confirm its status as an official philatelic issue from the 1967 airmail series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of airmail stamps, bird topicals, or Art Craft cachets, this cover displays fresh condition with a clear postmark and attractive dual-theme design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388351053988,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094803.jpg?v=1782236158"},{"product_id":"1967-erie-canal-sesquicentennial-5-rome-ny-first-day-cover","title":"1967 Erie Canal Sesquicentennial 5¢ Rome, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft first day cover features the 1967 U.S. 5¢ Erie Canal commemorative stamp, postmarked in Rome, New York on July 4, 1967. The cachet celebrates the canal’s sesquicentennial (1817–1967) with a detailed illustration of canal boats and locks, a portrait of DeWitt Clinton, and a map showing the route from Albany to Buffalo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Erie Canal was one of the greatest engineering achievements of early America. Completed in 1825, it linked the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, dramatically lowering shipping costs and opening the interior of the continent to trade and settlement. Its economic impact helped establish New York City as the nation’s premier port and spurred westward expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming detail is the inclusion of the opening bars and title of the folk song “Fifteen Years on the Erie Canal,” also known as “Low Bridge, Everybody Down.” The cachet maker, Art Craft, was renowned for its historically accurate artwork on mid-century U.S. first day covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of U.S. transportation history, inland waterways, or Art Craft cachets, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp strike of the Rome, NY first-day postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388351086756,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094805.jpg?v=1782236163"},{"product_id":"1967-george-washington-5-new-york-ny-first-day-cover","title":"1967 George Washington 5¢ New York, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis official Art Craft first day cover features the 5¢ George Washington stamp from the Prominent Americans series, postmarked November 17, 1967, at the ASDA National Postage Stamp Show in New York, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington’s inauguration on April 30, 1789, at Federal Hall in New York City marked the beginning of the American presidency under the new Constitution, a pivotal moment that established the executive branch and set enduring precedents for the young republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates the historic inauguration ceremony on the balcony of Federal Hall with a cameo portrait of Washington, tying the 1967 stamp directly to its 1789 New York origins; the cover is noted as part of the “Revised” Prominent Americans series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of presidential topicals, Prominent Americans issues, or Art Craft cachets, this cover displays sharp postmarking and clean graphics ideal for display or album mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388351152292,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094806.jpg?v=1782236169"},{"product_id":"1967-franklin-d-roosevelt-6-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1967 Franklin D. 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The cover is franked with the 6¢ coil stamp from the Prominent Americans series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis clean, well-centered example makes an excellent addition for collectors of presidential issues, Art Craft cachets, or topical collections centered on stamp collecting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388351217828,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094807.jpg?v=1782236174"},{"product_id":"1967-audubon-columbia-jay-20-audubon-ny-first-day-cover","title":"1967 Audubon Columbia Jay 20¢ Audubon, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover for the 20¢ Audubon airmail stamp issued April 26, 1967, in Audubon, New York. The cover features the Columbia Jay design based on John James Audubon’s artwork, with the stamp tied by a crisp circular postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp honors Audubon (1785–1851), the renowned naturalist and illustrator whose monumental Birds of America remains one of the most celebrated works in American art and ornithology. Issued during the 1960s expansion of airmail rates, the stamp reflects both the continuing tradition of featuring wildlife on U.S. airmail issues and the growing public interest in conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s dual imagery: the large black-and-white rendering of the Columbia Jay pair alongside a modern jet airliner, linking Audubon’s 19th-century natural history with mid-century aviation. The cover is addressed to Terre Haute, Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with strong visual appeal for collectors of airmail, Audubon, or Art Craft FDCs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388351250596,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094809.jpg?v=1782236180"},{"product_id":"1967-franklin-d-roosevelt-6-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","title":"1967 Franklin D. Roosevelt 6¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster first day cover features the 1967 Franklin D. Roosevelt 6¢ stamp issued in booklet format. The postmark is from Washington, DC on December 28, 1967, the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp honors President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose leadership during the Great Depression and World War II shaped modern America. The 6¢ denomination reflects the first-class domestic postal rate of the era, and the pane design includes eight stamps with the familiar FDR portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet depicts the U.S. Capitol with outlines of Alaska and Hawaii, underscoring the nationwide scope of the new rate. Artmaster produced this distinctive booklet-pane cover, adding philatelic interest through its clean graphics and clear \"First Day of Issue\" text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors value this cover for its combination of a popular presidential subject, the booklet format, and the attractive Artmaster design that ties the stamp to the continental United States.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388351316132,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094810.jpg?v=1782236185"},{"product_id":"1967-alaska-purchase-8-sitka-ak-first-day-cover-1","title":"1967 Alaska Purchase 8¢ Sitka, AK First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 1967 8¢ Alaska Purchase commemorative stamp, postmarked on its first day of issue, March 30, 1967, in Sitka, Alaska.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp marks the centennial of the 1867 treaty in which the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Negotiated by Secretary of State William H. Seward, the acquisition doubled the size of the nation and secured valuable natural resources and strategic Pacific territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates the historic meeting between Seward and Russian Minister Baron Edouard de Stoeckl, with an inset portrait of Seward and a map highlighting the vast Alaska Territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to G. F. 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The stamp depicts a dramatic Northwest Coast totem pole and marks the centennial of the 1867 treaty that transferred Alaska from Russia to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purchase, negotiated by Secretary of State William H. Seward, added over 586,000 square miles to the nation at a cost of roughly two cents per acre. Initially derided as “Seward’s Folly,” the acquisition proved extraordinarily valuable for its resources, strategic position, and eventual statehood in 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates the historic signing in Washington with Seward and Russian Minister Baron Edouard de Stoeckl, includes a portrait of Seward, and a map highlighting the Alaska panhandle and Brooks Range. The cover is addressed to Catalytic Construction Co. in Philadelphia, a firm known for major mid-century industrial projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with a crisp Sitka postmark, this FDC offers strong appeal for collectors of U.S. territorial history, Art Craft cachets, or Alaskan themes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388351381668,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094813.jpg?v=1782236196"},{"product_id":"1967-urban-planning-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1967 Urban Planning 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover bears the 5¢ Plan for Better Cities stamp issued October 2, 1967, in Washington, DC. The Artmaster cachet illustrates the Model Cities Program with detailed architectural renderings of modern urban complexes and plazas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates the Model Cities initiative, a key component of President Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society aimed at comprehensive urban renewal, improved housing, and coordinated city planning during the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtmaster’s distinctive dual-image design contrasts a high-rise tower with a low-rise civic complex, highlighting the program’s emphasis on both vertical growth and community-oriented spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of 1960s U.S. commemoratives, urban-planning topicals, or Artmaster cachets, this cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a crisp first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388351414436,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094815.jpg?v=1782236202"},{"product_id":"1967-franklin-d-roosevelt-6-washington-dc-first-day-cover-3","title":"1967 Franklin D. 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The cachet’s outline map of the contiguous United States plus insets of Alaska and Hawaii underscores the nationwide 6¢ first-class domestic rate that took effect in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the vertical “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” inscription printed across the pane itself—an unusual production feature for booklet stamps of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn fine condition with a crisp black Artmaster cachet and clear Washington, DC circular date stamp, this cover makes an attractive addition to any presidential or modern U.S. definitive collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388351479972,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094817.jpg?v=1782236214"},{"product_id":"1967-alaska-purchase-8-sitka-ak-first-day-cover-3","title":"1967 Alaska Purchase 8¢ Sitka, AK First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover features the 8¢ Alaska Purchase commemorative stamp, postmarked on its first day of issue, March 30, 1967, in Sitka, Alaska. The stamp depicts a traditional Tlingit totem pole against a dark background, marking the centennial of the 1867 acquisition of Alaska from Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purchase, negotiated by Secretary of State William H. Seward for $7.2 million, was initially derided as “Seward’s Folly” but proved immensely valuable. The cachet illustrates a map of the United States with Alaska highlighted, a compass rose, and a portrait of Seward, underscoring his pivotal role in the historic transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s explicit reference to the 100th anniversary and the phrase “First Day of Issue,” tying the artwork directly to the Sitka postmark. 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The cover displays a striking portrait of Douglass alongside broken chains, with text noting his roles as U.S. abolitionist and Minister to Haiti, part of the Prominent Americans series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrederick Douglass (1817-1891) rose from slavery to become one of the most powerful voices for freedom and equality in 19th-century America. His eloquent oratory, autobiographies, and advocacy helped shape the abolitionist movement and influenced later civil rights efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet's dramatic broken-chain motif and the \"Prominent Americans\" inscription highlight Douglass's extraordinary journey and diplomatic service in Haiti. 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The Artmaster cachet displays a detailed portrait of Gallatin with an American eagle and shield, noting his lifespan 1761–1849.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbert Gallatin served as Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Jefferson and Madison, becoming the longest-serving holder of that office. He played a key role in financing the Louisiana Purchase and reducing the national debt while shaping early American fiscal policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover bears a block of four stamps with the \"First Day of Issue\" inscription across the center, a hallmark of Artmaster cachets from this period. 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The cachet illustrates the same historic EVA, a Mercury-Redstone launch, and a Surveyor lunar lander, underscoring the breadth of American space accomplishments from orbital flight to lunar exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued just weeks before the tragic Apollo 1 fire, the stamp captures the optimism of the Gemini program that directly paved the way for the Apollo Moon landings. 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The design highlights the state flower, the magnolia, while the cachet depicts the early state capitol building in Natchez and a portrait of David Holmes, Mississippi’s first governor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the Art Craft cachet’s inclusion of both the historic capitol and the governor’s portrait, tying the artwork directly to the territorial-to-statehood transition period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis clean, well-centered cover makes an attractive addition for collectors of U.S. statehood issues, Art Craft cachets, or magnolia and floral topicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352004260,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094828.jpg?v=1782236259"},{"product_id":"1967-thomas-eakins-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1967 Thomas Eakins 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1967 First Day Cover features the 5¢ Thomas Eakins commemorative stamp, postmarked in Washington, DC on November 2, 1967. The cachet, produced by C. Stephen Anderson, displays a striking portrait of the artist alongside a detailed biographical text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Eakins (1844–1916) was one of America’s most important 19th-century painters, celebrated for his realistic portrayals of everyday life, sporting scenes, and prominent figures. His work captured the spirit of post-Civil War America and helped elevate American art on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp reproduces Eakins’ 1872 painting “The Biglin Brothers Racing,” a dynamic depiction of competitive rowing on the Schuylkill River. The block of four stamps on this cover prominently displays the “First Day of Issue” inscription across the perforations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to LtCol R. E. 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The stamp’s issuance in the Prominent Americans Series honored his enduring legacy as a military hero and populist president who shaped early American democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet depicts a dramatic battle scene beneath Jackson’s portrait, highlighting his military career, while the Hermitage postmark ties the cover directly to Jackson’s Tennessee residence and plantation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of presidential covers, Prominent Americans Series, or Art Craft cachets, this example displays clean lines and sharp postmark detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352069796,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094831.jpg?v=1782236270"},{"product_id":"1967-george-washington-5-new-york-ny-first-day-cover-2","title":"1967 George Washington 5¢ New York, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 5¢ George Washington stamp from the Prominent Americans Series, revised. It was postmarked November 17, 1967, at the National Postage Stamp Show Station in New York, NY, during the Twelfth AFDCS Convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington’s inauguration on April 30, 1789, in New York City marked the formal beginning of the U.S. presidency under the new Constitution. The stamp’s design and cachet illustration recall that historic moment on the balcony of Federal Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is an official souvenir of the American First Day Cover Society’s 1967 convention, with the event cancel tying the stamp to the show. The cachet also reproduces the well-known 1789 inauguration scene alongside Washington’s portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of presidential issues, Prominent Americans Series stamps, or AFDCS convention covers, this example remains in clean, collectible condition with a crisp show cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352102564,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094833.jpg?v=1782236275"},{"product_id":"1967-christmas-5-bethlehem-ga-first-day-cover-1","title":"1967 Christmas 5¢ Bethlehem, GA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1967 Christmas 5¢ First Day Cover features the U.S. postage stamp reproducing Hans Memling’s Madonna and Child from the National Gallery of Art, postmarked on the first day of issue, November 6, 1967, in Bethlehem, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe annual Christmas stamp series, begun in 1962, had become a beloved U.S. Postal Service tradition by the late 1960s, reflecting both religious observance and the growing popularity of holiday-themed philately during the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Artmaster cachet depicts a robed figure astride a camel beneath a prominent cross, with a desert caravan in the background—an evocative nativity scene that complements the Memling artwork on the stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA desirable mid-1960s Artmaster production, this cover offers strong topical appeal for collectors of Christmas issues, religious art on stamps, or Georgia postmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352135332,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094834.jpg?v=1782236281"},{"product_id":"1967-franklin-d-roosevelt-6-washington-dc-first-day-cover-4","title":"1967 Franklin D. 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The cover bears the distinctive Art Craft logo and “Prominent Americans Series” inscription at lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of presidential topicals, Prominent Americans issues, or stamp-on-stamp designs, this clean, unaddressed FDC displays excellent centering and a crisp Washington, DC first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352200868,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094835.jpg?v=1782236286"},{"product_id":"1967-george-c-marshall-20-lexington-va-first-day-cover-1","title":"1967 George C. Marshall 20¢ Lexington, VA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cachet First Day Cover features the 20¢ George C. Marshall stamp from the Prominent Americans series, postmarked on the first day of issue, October 24, 1967, in Lexington, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral George C. Marshall served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, later as Secretary of State, and is best remembered for the Marshall Plan that rebuilt postwar Europe. His efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953, making him the only professional soldier so honored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet highlights Marshall’s dual legacy as soldier and statesman with a detailed portrait, shoulder stars, and an eagle motif, signed by Artmaster. The stamp itself belongs to the 1965–1978 Prominent Americans definitive series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of military history, Nobel laureates, or Prominent Americans FDCs, this cover displays fresh condition with a clear Lexington, VA cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352266404,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094838.jpg?v=1782236292"},{"product_id":"1967-john-f-kennedy-13-brookline-ma-first-day-cover","title":"1967 John F. Kennedy 13¢ Brookline, MA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 13¢ John F. Kennedy stamp from the Prominent Americans series, postmarked in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover commemorates the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s birth (1917–1967). Issued during the height of the space race and Cold War, the stamp honors the 35th President whose leadership defined an era of American optimism and global engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates Kennedy’s birthplace at 83 Beals Street in Brookline and carries the distinctive Art Craft branding, a hallmark of mid-century U.S. FDCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Mr. P. B. Menagh in Short Hills, New Jersey, the cover reflects the suburban philatelic community that actively collected these commemoratives in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for JFK topical or Prominent Americans collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352299172,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094840.jpg?v=1782236298"},{"product_id":"1967-canada-confederation-centennial-5-montreal-canada-first-day-cover","title":"1967 Canada Confederation Centennial 5¢ Montreal, Canada First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 1967 5¢ U.S. stamp honoring the Centennial of Canadian Confederation. The cover was postmarked on the official first day of issue, May 25, 1967, at the U.S. Pavilion in Montreal, Canada, during Expo 67.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp and cachet commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, when the Fathers of Confederation gathered in 1867 to establish the Dominion of Canada. The black-and-white cachet illustration depicts that historic meeting inside the Confederation Chamber, with the Canadian flag and clock tower of the Parliament Buildings visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the U.S. Pavilion postmark, linking American postal history to Canada’s national celebration at the world’s fair. The cover bears the distinctive Art Craft logo and 1867–1967 Confederation emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will appreciate this cross-border philatelic item for its crisp strike, clean condition, and strong topical appeal to both U.S. and Canadian FDC enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352331940,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094841.jpg?v=1782236304"},{"product_id":"1967-john-f-kennedy-13-chicago-il-first-day-cover","title":"1967 John F. Kennedy 13¢ Chicago, IL First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1967 13¢ John F. Kennedy Air Mail aerogramme is a genuine First Day Cover postmarked in Chicago, Illinois on May 29, 1967. The indicia features a striking blue portrait of the late president alongside a jet aircraft motif, with the red \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" handstamp applied at the Chicago post office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued three and a half years after Kennedy’s assassination, the stamp honored his legacy while serving the practical needs of international airmail correspondence. Aerogrammes like this one were lightweight, pre-paid folded letter sheets designed for economical overseas mailing during the jet age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the bilingual \"AÉROGRAMME • PAR AVION\" imprint at the bottom, reflecting the international character of the product. The entire piece functions as both the stamp and the stationery, making it a distinctive format among 1960s FDCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will appreciate this clean example for its strong topical appeal, combining a popular JFK issue with air mail and aerogramme themes in a single philatelic item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352397476,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623095046.jpg?v=1782236310"},{"product_id":"1967-mississippi-statehood-5-natchez-ms-first-day-cover-1","title":"1967 Mississippi Statehood 5¢ Natchez, MS First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1967 Mississippi Statehood First Day Cover features a block of four 5¢ U.S. postage stamps depicting the state flower, the magnolia, postmarked in Natchez, Mississippi on December 11, 1967. The cachet, designed by C. Stephen Anderson, illustrates the State Capitol at Jackson and provides a concise history of Mississippi from its exploration by De Soto in 1540 through statehood in 1817.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMississippi's path to statehood reflects the complex territorial struggles of the early American republic, with successive French, British, and Spanish claims giving way to U.S. control after the Revolutionary War. The territory was organized in 1798, and Mississippi entered the Union as the 20th state on December 10, 1817—exactly 150 years before this commemorative issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the dual imagery: while the stamps celebrate the magnolia, the cachet highlights the neoclassical State Capitol building, tying the floral emblem to the seat of government. The cover is addressed to Lt. Col. R. E. Brandel at U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., adding a military postal-history dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn fine condition with a clear first-day cancel, this cover makes an attractive addition for collectors of statehood issues, Magnolia State topical material, or mid-century U.S. FDCs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388352430244,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623095050.jpg?v=1782236315"},{"product_id":"1967-canada-centennial-5-montreal-canada-first-day-cover","title":"1967 Canada Centennial 5¢ Montreal, Canada First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1967 First Day Cover features a block of four U.S. 5¢ stamps commemorating the Centennial of Canadian Confederation, postmarked May 25, 1967, at the U.S. Pavilion in Montreal during Expo 67. The cachet, designed by C. Stephen Anderson, depicts the Canadian flag with explanatory text on early French and British settlements leading to the Dominion of Canada in 1867.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCanada's Centennial marked 100 years since the British North America Act created the Dominion, with the first Parliament meeting under Prime Minister John A. Macdonald. The stamps and Expo 67 setting highlight the close U.S.-Canada relationship during this historic celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the U.S. stamp issue being officially canceled at the American Pavilion in Montreal, making it a distinctive cross-border philatelic item tied to the world's fair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to LtCol R. E. 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