{"product_id":"1978-american-owls-15-fairbanks-ak-first-day-cover-7","title":"1978 American Owls 15¢ Fairbanks, AK First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ArtCraft cacheted First Day Cover features the 1978 Wildlife Conservation issue honoring American Owls. The cover bears a block of four 15¢ stamps depicting the Great Gray Owl, Saw-whet Owl, Barred Owl, and Great Horned Owl, cancelled on the first day of issue in Fairbanks, Alaska on August 26, 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued during a period of growing environmental awareness in the United States, the stamps highlight native owl species and the importance of wildlife conservation efforts in the late 1970s. Owls have long been regarded as symbols of wisdom, making this issue particularly appealing to both stamp collectors and nature enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe left side of the cover displays detailed black-and-white illustrations of the same four owl species, with the ArtCraft logo and the inscription “Symbols of Wisdom.” The matching artwork between cachet and stamps creates a cohesive and attractive presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to any bird, wildlife, or topical collection, this well-preserved FDC offers strong visual appeal and solid representation of a popular 1970s U.S. commemorative series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398676283556,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260706162915.jpg?v=1783438114","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1978-american-owls-15-fairbanks-ak-first-day-cover-7","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}