{"product_id":"1966-american-circus-5-delavan-wi-first-day-cover-1","title":"1966 American Circus 5¢ Delavan, WI First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1966 5¢ American Circus First Day Cover features the U.S. postage stamp issued May 2, 1966, in Delavan, Wisconsin, with a colorful Artmaster cachet depicting circus performers, a ringmaster, clowns, and a performing seal beneath the main entrance tent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Ringling (1866–1936), one of the famed Ringling Brothers who helped transform the American circus into a national institution. Delavan was chosen for the first-day postmark because it served as the winter quarters for many circuses in the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the oval portrait of John Ringling at the lower right of the cachet, along with the bold “Artmaster” imprint, identifying this as a product of the well-known cachet maker. The design also includes period ticket pricing of 50¢, evoking the golden age of the big top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of circus topicals, Artmaster cachets, or mid-century U.S. commemoratives, this cover remains in fresh condition with a clear Delavan, WI postmark and an attractive multicolored cachet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388350365860,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094539.jpg?v=1782236069","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1966-american-circus-5-delavan-wi-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}