{"product_id":"1978-canadian-international-philatelic-exhibition-13-toronto-canada-first-day-cover","title":"1978 Canadian International Philatelic Exhibition 13¢ Toronto, Canada First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ArtCraft cacheted First Day Cover bears the 1978 U.S. se-tenant issue honoring the Canadian International Philatelic Exhibition (CAPEX) held in Toronto. The eight 13¢ stamps feature North American wildlife species that inhabit the shared U.S.-Canada border region, including the cardinal, mallard, Canada goose, blue jay, moose, chipmunk, red fox, and raccoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased during the height of the 1970s international stamp-show era, the issue celebrated cross-border philatelic cooperation while spotlighting the natural heritage common to both nations. The bilingual text on the stamps underscores the joint U.S.-Canadian theme of the exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe striking cachet presents both full-color and monochrome illustrations of the same animals, anchored by a large green maple leaf, and includes the facsimile signature of U.S. Postmaster General William F. Bolger. The official first-day cancel is dated June 10, 1978, Toronto, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handsome addition for collectors of wildlife topicals, ArtCraft cachets, or U.S.-Canada joint issues, this cover remains in fresh condition with vivid colors and a clear postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398676316324,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260706162917.jpg?v=1783438117","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1978-canadian-international-philatelic-exhibition-13-toronto-canada-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}