This Art Craft First Day Cover bears the 12¢ International Surface Mail Postal Card stamp, issued January 4, 1974, and canceled with the official Miami, FL first-day postmark.
The stamp commemorates the postal rate for surface mail sent abroad, reflecting the era’s emphasis on affordable international communication just as global trade and tourism were expanding. The cachet’s left panel shows a modern ocean liner beneath two globes, symbolizing worldwide postal connections, while the right panel features classical statuary and the slogan “Visit USA Bicentennial Era.”
A notable detail is the dual-theme artwork that pairs everyday postal service with the approaching 1976 American Bicentennial celebration. No addressee appears on the cover.
A clean, well-centered example that makes an appealing addition to collections focused on postal rates, maritime themes, or U.S. Bicentennial philately.
