{"product_id":"1975-200-years-of-postal-service-10-philadelphia-pa-first-day-cover","title":"1975 200 Years of Postal Service 10¢ Philadelphia, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Fleetwood official First Day Cover features the 1975 10¢ '200 Years of Postal Service' stamp, postmarked in Philadelphia, PA on September 3, 1975—the first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates the bicentennial of the United States Postal Service, tracing its roots to the Continental Congress's establishment of a national postal system in 1775 under Benjamin Franklin. The design contrasts a modern semi-truck with a classic horse-drawn mail coach, symbolizing two centuries of American mail delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe large cachet illustrates a dramatic Wells Fargo \u0026amp; Co. Express stagecoach scene, complete with the 'U.S. Mail' designation, evoking the rugged overland routes of the 19th century. The cover is also inscribed 'Official First Day Cover—Philadelphia '76'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of U.S. postal history, bicentennial issues, or Fleetwood cachets, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp strike and attractive artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394936504484,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702111348.jpg?v=1783043625","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1975-200-years-of-postal-service-10-philadelphia-pa-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}