This ArtCraft official first day cover features the 1978 Harriet Tubman 13¢ stamp from the Black Heritage USA series. The cover is postmarked Washington, DC on February 1, 1978, the official first day of issue.
Harriet Tubman (1821-1913) was a renowned abolitionist, nurse, and escaped slave who guided more than 300 people to freedom along the Underground Railroad. Her bravery and leadership made her an iconic figure in American history, especially during the era of the Civil War and the fight against slavery.
The cachet artwork depicts Tubman in period attire alongside a dramatic scene of escaping slaves, with the inscription "SHE GUIDED MORE THAN 300 SLAVES TO FREEDOM." The stamps themselves show a vibrant portrait of Tubman with an inset illustration of her leading a group in a mule-drawn wagon.
A fine addition to any Black Heritage, abolitionist, or Civil War topical collection, this well-preserved FDC displays a clear Washington, DC postmark and attractive ArtCraft cachet.
