{"product_id":"1976-martin-china-clipper-airmail-31-honolulu-hi-first-day-cover","title":"1976 Martin China Clipper Airmail 31¢ Honolulu, HI First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis official first day cover features the 31¢ USA Airmail stamp issued January 2, 1976, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The cachet depicts the Martin M-130 China Clipper flying boat and commemorates Pan American's pioneering 1935 trans-Pacific airmail flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe China Clipper opened regular airmail service between California and the Far East, dramatically shrinking delivery times across the Pacific and marking a milestone in commercial aviation history during the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover belongs to the \"Vignettes of Americana\" series produced for the 1975 postage rate changes; the attractive oval cachet includes the registration NC1476 and highlights the aircraft's distinctive four-engine flying-boat design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA desirable addition for collectors of airmail, Pan Am, or classic flying-boat topicals, this well-centered Honolulu first-day cancel and colorful cachet make an attractive display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394948464804,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702112629.jpg?v=1783044167","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1976-martin-china-clipper-airmail-31-honolulu-hi-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}