{"product_id":"1964-william-shakespeare-5-stratford-ct-first-day-cover-1","title":"1964 William Shakespeare 5¢ Stratford, CT First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1964 Artmaster cachet First Day Cover features the 5¢ William Shakespeare commemorative stamp issued on the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s birth. The cover bears a block of four stamps cancelled in Stratford, Connecticut on August 14, 1964, the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShakespeare’s enduring influence on literature, theater, and the English language made the quadricentennial a major cultural event. The stamp’s classical portrait design, drawn from the Droeshout engraving, was released nationwide to honor the playwright’s contributions to drama and poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Artmaster cachet depicts a striking profile of Shakespeare alongside an illustration of his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, complete with quill and inkwell, tying the artwork directly to the anniversary theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to collector Murray Ludmer in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, a common destination for mid-century FDCs that reflects the active philatelic community of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered block and attractive two-tone cachet make this an appealing addition for Shakespeare, literature, or Artmaster topical collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388344565924,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623092905.jpg?v=1782235665","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1964-william-shakespeare-5-stratford-ct-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}