{"product_id":"1974-law-of-the-sea-26-new-york-ny-first-day-cover","title":"1974 Law of the Sea 26¢ New York, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis United Nations First Day Cover features the 1974 Law of the Sea issue. The block of four 26¢ stamps is canceled November 22, 1974, at United Nations, New York, with a matching hand-cancel tying the stamps. The cachet depicts a globe formed from envelopes beneath bold \"FIRST DAY COVER\" lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Law of the Sea series marked the UN’s ongoing work to codify international rules for ocean use, navigation rights, fishing zones, and seabed resources—an issue of growing importance during the energy and environmental debates of the mid-1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamps alternate between stylized ship and colorful fish designs framed by laurel branches, creating a balanced four-stamp composition that highlights both maritime commerce and marine life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid addition for collectors of United Nations philately, maritime-law topicals, or 1970s FDCs, the cover remains in clean, collectible condition with clear strikes and fresh colors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394925953188,"sku":null,"price":3.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702110433.jpg?v=1783043176","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1974-law-of-the-sea-26-new-york-ny-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}