{"product_id":"1974-zip-code-10-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","title":"1974 ZIP Code 10¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an official First Day Cover for the 10¢ ZIP Code stamp issued January 4, 1974, in Washington, DC. The colorful stamp features the slogan “It All Depends on ZIP Code” with playful illustrations highlighting efficient mail handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ZIP Code system, introduced in 1963, revolutionized U.S. mail sorting by assigning numeric codes to delivery zones. By 1974 the Postal Service continued promoting its use through this vibrant commemorative issue to encourage public adoption and faster delivery nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp’s whimsical design, with cartoonish mail trucks, pianos, and stars, stands out among more formal postal issues of the era, making it a favorite among collectors of postal service and communications topicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean example with a crisp Washington, DC first-day cancel, this cover offers strong display value for any U.S. postal history or 1970s topical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394926543012,"sku":null,"price":3.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702110439.jpg?v=1783043203","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1974-zip-code-10-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}