{"product_id":"1983-spanish-imperial-eagle-official-mail-first-day-cover","title":"1983 Spanish Imperial Eagle Official Mail First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis striking First Day Cover features the $1.00 Spanish Imperial Eagle stamp (Scott #O135, part of the 1983 Official Mail series for penalty mail use), depicting the majestic raptor native to the Iberian Peninsula, known for its dark brown plumage, pale head and shoulders, and powerful build. The stamp shows the eagle perched on a branch against a stylized map-like background in blues and greens. The cachet artwork, signed by wildlife artist John Swatek, presents a vivid, naturalistic portrait of an adult Spanish Imperial Eagle in full color—its dark body and golden nape contrasting beautifully—perched protectively on a branch overlooking a nest with two fluffy eaglets below, emphasizing family and conservation themes. Postmarked January 12, 1983 (issue date), in Washington, DC, with a clean \"First Day of Issue\" cancellation (ZIP 20066). This cover is highly desirable among bird and raptor philatelists, ornithology collectors, high-denomination Official Mail specialists, or those building sets of the 1983 Official Mail bird series. It remains in pristine unaddressed vintage condition with rich, lifelike colors and sharp detail, ideal for specialized wildlife or conservation collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233986379940,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05092025_098_a7bc2866-bcf4-4379-b7ed-6bd249a81fbb.jpg?v=1770411424","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1983-spanish-imperial-eagle-official-mail-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}