{"product_id":"1976-airmail-25-honolulu-hi-first-day-cover","title":"1976 Airmail 25¢ Honolulu, HI First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis official First Day Cover features the 25¢ USAirmail stamp issued January 2, 1976, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The stamp depicts a modern jetliner against a red, white, and blue design, part of the Vignettes of Americana series released for the new postage rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet illustrates the historic Boeing B-1 seaplane used by Seattle aviator Edward Hubbard, who inaugurated the first international airmail route in 1919 between Seattle and Vancouver. This early airmail service marked a pivotal step in global postal aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable contrast exists between the cachet’s 1919 biplane and the stamp’s contemporary jet, highlighting the evolution of airmail over nearly six decades. The Honolulu postmark ties the cover to a key Pacific gateway for international mail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of aviation topicals, U.S. airmail issues, or 1970s First Day Covers, this piece displays excellent color and detail with a clear Honolulu cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394950791332,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702112654.jpg?v=1783044257","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1976-airmail-25-honolulu-hi-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}