This ArtCraft official first day cover features the 1979 Endangered Flora issue, a block of four 15¢ stamps depicting Persistent Trillium, Hawaiian Wild Broadbean, Contra Costa Wallflower, and Antioch Dunes Evening Primrose. The cover is postmarked Milwaukee, WI on June 7, 1979, the first day of issue.
The Endangered Flora stamps were released during a period of growing national focus on conservation and the protection of threatened plant species under the Endangered Species Act. Each stamp highlights a rare wildflower native to specific regions of the United States, drawing attention to habitat loss and the importance of preserving biodiversity.
The ArtCraft cachet illustrates all four flowers in detailed black-and-white drawings on the left side of the envelope, complementing the colorful stamp designs. The Milwaukee postmark ties the cover to the official first-day city for this issue.
A fine addition for collectors of flora topicals, endangered species, or ArtCraft cachets, this cover remains in excellent condition with crisp postmarks and vibrant stamps.
