{"product_id":"1979-guide-dog-program-15-morristown-nj-first-day-cover","title":"1979 Guide Dog Program 15¢ Morristown, NJ First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover features the 1979 15¢ Guide Dog stamp issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the Guide Dog Program in the United States. The cover bears a crisp first-day postmark from Morristown, New Jersey dated June 15, 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuide dogs have played a vital role in assisting visually impaired individuals since the late 1920s, when the first formal training programs were established in the U.S. The stamp's design, showing a German Shepherd in harness with its handler, highlights the enduring partnership between service dogs and their owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet depicts a close-up of a guide dog alongside the inscription “Seeing For Me,” emphasizing the independence these animals provide. The cover is addressed to Erie, Pennsylvania, a historic Great Lakes port city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of service animals, working dogs, or modern U.S. commemoratives, this well-preserved FDC displays sharp postmarks and attractive Artmaster artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398844940452,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260707084319.jpg?v=1783449814","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1979-guide-dog-program-15-morristown-nj-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}