This Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover bears the 15¢ Saw-whet Owl stamp issued August 26, 1978, in Fairbanks, Alaska, as part of the Wildlife Conservation series. The colorful stamp depicts the small owl in flight against a forest backdrop, tied by a clear first-day postmark.
The 1970s marked a surge in U.S. environmental legislation and public interest in endangered species; the Wildlife Conservation series spotlighted native animals whose habitats were under pressure, helping raise awareness through postage.
The cachet illustrates four North American owls—Barred, Saw-whet, Great Horned, and Great Gray—with precise line drawings that identify each species, a hallmark of Artmaster’s educational style.
The cover is addressed to the Darwin H. Clark Company in South Pasadena, California, a long-established firm in the Los Angeles area.
A clean, well-centered example ideal for wildlife or bird topical collections and a strong addition to any U.S. FDC or conservation-themed album.
