{"product_id":"1966-sixth-international-philatelic-exhibition-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1966 Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition 5¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1966 Art Craft official first day cover features the 5¢ stamp issued for the Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition (SIPEX) held in Washington, D.C. The cover bears the May 23, 1966 Washington, DC first-day postmark and includes the signature of Postmaster General Lawrence F. O’Brien.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSIPEX was a major international stamp show that brought together collectors and postal authorities from around the world, highlighting the growing popularity of philately in the mid-1960s. The stamp design incorporates the flags of participating nations and commemorates the event’s role in promoting global stamp collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the large green cachet illustration of the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol with the “Discover America” slogan, along with the distinctive SIPEX logo showing a statue atop a globe. The cover is addressed to Greeley, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine example for collectors of U.S. commemoratives, Art Craft cachets, or postal history from the 1960s international exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388349677732,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623094516.jpg?v=1782236002","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1966-sixth-international-philatelic-exhibition-5-washington-dc-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}