This 1968 First Day Cover features the 6¢ U.S. Flag stamp (1795-1818 design, Ft. McHenry Flag) postmarked in Pittsburgh, PA on July 4, 1968. The Art Craft cachet depicts Francis Scott Key witnessing the flag still flying over Fort McHenry, inspiring the words of the Star-Spangled Banner.
The stamp commemorates the historic flag that flew during the British bombardment of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Its survival through the night prompted Key to pen the poem that became the U.S. national anthem, making this issue a cornerstone of American patriotic philately.
Part of Art Craft’s Historic Flags Series, the cachet includes period figures on a ship deck with fireworks and the small inset flag illustration, adding visual storytelling beyond the stamp itself.
A fine addition for collectors of U.S. flag issues, War of 1812 topics, or Art Craft cachets, this cover displays clean postmarking and strong eye appeal for display or topical albums.
