{"product_id":"1983-1913-pope-motorcycle-first-day-cover-transportation-series","title":"1983 1913 Pope Motorcycle – First Day Cover | Transportation Series","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis dynamic 1983 First Day Cover from the U.S. Postal Service’s popular Transportation Series highlights the pioneering 1913 Pope Motorcycle with a thrilling cachet of a racer in full gear and a precise inset illustration of the historic bike itself. A standout collectible for motorcycle enthusiasts, transportation historians, and coil-stamp collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🧾 Key Points:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco, CA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5¢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1913 Pope Motorcycle | Transportation Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrates one of America’s earliest mass-produced motorcycles from the Pope Manufacturing Company, emblematic of the dawn of motorized transportation in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Market Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5–$15 USD, depending on condition and demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🖼️ Product Overview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis First Day Cover features a strip of four attached 5¢ coil stamps depicting the classic 1913 Pope Motorcycle. The left side showcases a bold black-and-white ArtCraft cachet with a dramatic action scene of a helmeted rider leaning into a high-speed turn, plus an oval inset photograph of the actual 1913 Pope model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrip of four 5¢ “Motorcycle 1913 USA 5¢” coil stamps in green ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent circular black postmark: “SAN FRANCISCO, CA OCT 10 1983 94188”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cachet illustration of a racing motorcyclist on the 1913 Pope, with motion lines conveying speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval inset labeled “1913 POPE” showing the motorcycle’s classic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant script title: “1913 Pope Motorcycle 5¢ Coil Stamp” with “TRANSPORTATION SERIES-1983” below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” at the top and ArtCraft producer logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHighly appealing to fans of the U.S. Transportation Series, vintage motorcycle collectors, coil-stamp specialists, and American automotive history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on October 10, 1983, in San Francisco, California, this 5¢ coil stamp was part of the ongoing U.S. Postal Service Transportation Series that honored classic American vehicles. The Pope Manufacturing Company produced some of the first commercially successful motorcycles in the United States; the 1913 model featured advanced engineering for its time and helped popularize two-wheeled motorized transport. This issuance continues the series’ tradition of celebrating the evolution of American mobility and industrial ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💎 Collectible Value:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTypical Market Value or Rarity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs a clean ArtCraft cacheted First Day Cover from the popular Transportation Series with a continuous strip of coil stamps and a sharp cancellation, it remains readily available yet sought-after, typically valued in the $5–$15 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho Would Be Interested:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors specializing in the U.S. Transportation Series stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts of early 20th-century motorcycles and Pope Manufacturing history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilatelists interested in coil stamps and multi-stamp strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building collections on American automotive and transportation heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cachet dramatically captures the thrill of early motorcycle racing with a full-action pose and speed lines, while the small oval inset provides a clear, static view of the actual 1913 Pope machine—creating a perfect “in-motion and in-detail” pairing. The postmark from San Francisco ties neatly into the West Coast’s rich motorcycle culture. The continuous strip of four identical green stamps, cancelled across the center, gives this cover a striking visual rhythm unique to coil issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this rare 1983 1913 Pope Motorcycle First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51294294737060,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/45454.jpg?v=1775154759","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1983-1913-pope-motorcycle-first-day-cover-transportation-series","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}