{"product_id":"1976-christmas-13-boston-ma-first-day-cover-2","title":"1976 Christmas 13¢ Boston, MA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Official First Day Cover features the 1976 U.S. Christmas 13¢ stamp postmarked in Boston, Massachusetts on October 27, 1976. The cachet reproduces a classic Currier \u0026amp; Ives winter scene titled \"Christmas With Carrier \u0026amp; Ives,\" highlighting the stamp's source artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp itself is a faithful reproduction of Nathaniel Currier's 1855 lithograph \"Winter Pastime,\" capturing 19th-century Americans enjoying outdoor ice skating and winter recreation. Currier \u0026amp; Ives prints were immensely popular in their era, offering affordable color images of everyday American life to a growing middle class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the direct pairing of the stamp with matching Currier \u0026amp; Ives artwork on the cachet, creating a cohesive philatelic tribute to this iconic American printmaker. The cover is marked as an Official First Day Cover, indicating its status in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cover makes an excellent addition to any Christmas topical or Currier \u0026amp; Ives collection, with crisp postmarking and attractive period artwork that displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394950889636,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702112658.jpg?v=1783044275","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1976-christmas-13-boston-ma-first-day-cover-2","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}