{"product_id":"1976-zebulon-b-vance-13-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1976 Zebulon B. Vance 13¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis official First Day Cover features the 13¢ Zebulon B. Vance stamp issued by the United States on February 23, 1976, in Washington, DC. The cachet depicts a statue of Vance alongside the North Carolina state flag and notes the state's ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1789.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZebulon Baird Vance (1830-1894) served as governor of North Carolina during the Civil War and later as a U.S. Senator. A skilled orator and statesman, he navigated the state through the challenges of secession, war, and Reconstruction, earning respect on both sides of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover ties into the American Bicentennial Era (1776-1976) theme printed on the stamp, highlighting North Carolina's early role in the Union while honoring one of its most influential 19th-century leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of U.S. bicentennial issues, North Carolina history, or Civil War-era figures, this FDC remains in clean, collectible condition with a clear Washington, DC first-day postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394960556196,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702113505.jpg?v=1783044772","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1976-zebulon-b-vance-13-washington-dc-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}