{"product_id":"1976-montreal-olympics-13-lake-placid-ny-first-day-cover","title":"1976 Montreal Olympics 13¢ Lake Placid, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1976 First Day Cover features the 13¢ U.S. Olympics stamp issued for the XXI Olympiad in Montreal, postmarked on the first day of issue, July 16, 1976, in Lake Placid, New York. The colorful cachet depicts a sprinting athlete framed by the Olympic rings and the text “XXI OLYMPIAD MONTREAL 1976.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1976 Summer Games marked Canada’s first time hosting the Olympics and came during a period of heightened international interest in the Games following the 1972 Munich tragedy. The stamp’s design, showing a stylized runner against the Olympic rings, celebrated both the Montreal Summer Games and the broader spirit of athletic competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the choice of Lake Placid, New York—future site of the 1980 Winter Olympics—as the official first-day city, linking two Olympic host locations on a single cover. The cachet artwork and “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” inscription add strong visual appeal for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to any Olympics or modern U.S. topical collection, this cover displays fresh color and a clear, well-struck postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394952495268,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702113057.jpg?v=1783044370","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1976-montreal-olympics-13-lake-placid-ny-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}