{"product_id":"1975-seafaring-tradition-10-minneapolis-mn-first-day-cover","title":"1975 Seafaring Tradition 10¢ Minneapolis, MN First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1975 10¢ Seafaring Tradition First Day Cover features the U.S. stamp issued October 13 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a striking blue compass rose design. The cachet shows a classic sailing ship silhouette and the inscription “Bicentennial Era – The Seafaring Tradition.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued during America’s Bicentennial celebrations, the stamp honors the nation’s long maritime heritage and the vital role seafaring played in exploration, trade, and independence. The compass rose motif underscores navigation and discovery themes central to the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the clean, modern graphic treatment of the stamp—unusual for the period—paired with the traditional ship illustration on the cachet, creating an appealing contrast for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to any Bicentennial or maritime topical collection, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp Minneapolis postmark and attractive cachet artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394938994852,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702111416.jpg?v=1783043724","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1975-seafaring-tradition-10-minneapolis-mn-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}