{"product_id":"1966-sixth-international-philatelic-exhibition-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","title":"1966 Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster cachet First Day Cover features the 5¢ stamp issued for the Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition (SIPEX) held in Washington, D.C. in 1966. The cover bears a clear May 23, 1966 Washington, DC first-day postmark and includes the official \"First Day of Issue\" inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSIPEX was a major international stamp show that drew collectors from around the world and highlighted the growing popularity of philately during the 1960s. The stamp design incorporates the flags of participating nations and commemorates the global postal community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable feature is the green signature of Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien on the cachet. The artwork depicts the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol skyline, tying the issue directly to its first-day city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to Nancy Lou Ludmer of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, a common practice among collectors of the era who requested serviced FDCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example that makes an attractive addition to any U.S. commemorative or topical exhibition collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388349808804,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094519.jpg?v=1782236008","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1966-sixth-international-philatelic-exhibition-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}