{"product_id":"1976-hawaii-flag-13-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1976 Hawaii Flag 13¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Official First Day Cover bears the 13¢ Hawaii flag stamp from the Bicentennial Era series, cancelled in Washington, DC on February 23, 1976. The cachet centers on the famous statue of Kamehameha I with the Hawaiian flag and a note on Hawaii’s 1959 admission as the fiftieth state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKamehameha I (1758–1819) conquered and unified the Hawaiian Islands, establishing a monarchy that preserved Hawaiian independence through the turbulent 19th century. The stamp’s issuance during the national Bicentennial celebrations linked Hawaii’s story to the broader American narrative of union and sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s dual imagery: the heroic statue paired with the pre-statehood Hawaiian flag, underscoring the islands’ distinct identity within the Union. The cover is cleanly produced with sharp cancellation and fresh colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors value this FDC for its strong topical appeal—Hawaii, royalty, statehood, and the Bicentennial—making it an attractive addition to both U.S. and worldwide collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394944958628,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702112117.jpg?v=1783043984","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1976-hawaii-flag-13-washington-dc-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}