{"product_id":"1966-sixth-international-philatelic-exhibition-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-2","title":"1966 Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft official first day cover features the 5¢ stamp issued May 21, 1966, in Washington, DC, to mark the Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition (SIPEX). The postmark and \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" cancel confirm its status as a genuine FDC from the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSIPEX was one of the major international stamp exhibitions of the 1960s, drawing collectors and postal officials from around the world to the U.S. capital. The stamp design incorporates the exhibition name and colorful bars evoking national flags, celebrating the global hobby of philately during a period of growing international cooperation in stamp collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet reproduces a painting by Barnet W. Jex depicting Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant planning the layout of Washington, DC, with the U.S. Capitol below—an appropriate tribute given the exhibition's location. Authorized by the SIPEX organizing committee, this cover was produced specifically for the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of U.S. commemoratives, Art Craft cachets, or topical philatelic exhibition material, this cover displays clean lines and strong visual appeal for display or album mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388349907108,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094523.jpg?v=1782236017","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1966-sixth-international-philatelic-exhibition-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover-2","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}