{"product_id":"1976-spirit-of-76-13-pasadena-ca-first-day-cover-3","title":"1976 Spirit of 76 13¢ Pasadena, CA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover features the se-tenant strip of three 13¢ Spirit of '76 stamps issued by the United States on January 1, 1976. The Pasadena, CA postmark and official First Day of Issue cancel confirm its status as a genuine philatelic commemorative from the American Revolution Bicentennial series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamps reproduce Archibald M. Willard's iconic 1875 painting, showing a fifer, drummer, and flag bearer marching forward in tattered Revolutionary War uniforms. Released during the nation's 200th anniversary celebrations, the issue captured the patriotic spirit of 1976 and remains one of the most recognizable Bicentennial stamp designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the continuous design across the three stamps, creating a single panoramic scene when placed together. The cachet on the left depicts a stylized globe formed from stacked envelopes beneath the words \"FIRST DAY COVER,\" a classic generic cachet style popular with collectors of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cover makes an excellent addition to any Bicentennial, Revolutionary War, or topical U.S. stamp collection, offering both historical resonance and strong visual appeal in fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394952954020,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702113107.jpg?v=1783044411","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1976-spirit-of-76-13-pasadena-ca-first-day-cover-3","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}