{"product_id":"1978-saw-whet-owl-15-fairbanks-ak-first-day-cover","title":"1978 Saw-whet Owl 15¢ Fairbanks, AK First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to the Darwin H. Clark Company in South Pasadena, California, a long-established firm in the Los Angeles area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example ideal for wildlife or bird topical collections and a strong addition to any U.S. FDC or conservation-themed album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398674776228,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260706162842.jpg?v=1783438060","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1978-saw-whet-owl-15-fairbanks-ak-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}