{"product_id":"1979-octave-chanute-21-chanute-ks-first-day-cover","title":"1979 Octave Chanute 21¢ Chanute, KS First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ArtCraft official first day cover features the 21¢ Octave Chanute airmail stamp issued March 29, 1979, in Chanute, Kansas. The cachet depicts the aviation pioneer alongside an early glider design, with the matching stamp cancelled on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOctave Chanute (1832–1910) was a civil engineer whose systematic research on heavier-than-air flight proved essential to the Wright brothers. He documented glider experiments, promoted international collaboration among aviation experimenters, and served as a mentor and technical advisor during the critical years leading to powered flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover’s postmark from Chanute, Kansas, ties directly to the honoree; the town was renamed in his honor in 1873 while he served as chief engineer of the Leavenworth, Lawrence \u0026amp; Galveston Railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong addition for collectors of aviation topicals, airmail issues, or ArtCraft cachets, this well-centered example displays fresh colors and a clear first-day cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398847070372,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260707084329.jpg?v=1783449856","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1979-octave-chanute-21-chanute-ks-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}