{"product_id":"1976-samuel-adams-13-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1976 Samuel Adams 13¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis official First Day Cover features the 13¢ Massachusetts state flag stamp issued during the U.S. Bicentennial Era. The cover bears a February 23, 1976 Washington, DC first-day postmark and a handsome cachet depicting the Samuel Adams statue alongside the Massachusetts flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamuel Adams (1722-1803) was a key figure in the American Revolution, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a driving force behind the Boston Tea Party. Massachusetts ratified the Constitution sixth in 1788, a fact noted on the cachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet artwork pairs the state flag with Adams' statue, creating a strong Massachusetts-themed tribute even though the stamp itself depicts the flag rather than Adams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of Bicentennial issues, state flags, or signers of the Declaration, this cover displays clean strikes and attractive cachet artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394943090852,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702112100.jpg?v=1783043928","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1976-samuel-adams-13-washington-dc-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}