{"product_id":"1968-fort-mchenry-flag-6-pittsburgh-pa-first-day-cover","title":"1968 Fort McHenry Flag 6¢ Pittsburgh, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft first day cover features the 6¢ U.S. Flag stamp issued July 4, 1968, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The cachet depicts the 1795-1818 fifteen-star flag flying over Fort McHenry, with Francis Scott Key and sailors on a ship in Baltimore harbor during the War of 1812.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp honors the historic flag that inspired Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The design shows the flag with fifteen stars and stripes, the version that flew over the fort during the British bombardment on September 13-14, 1814.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt Craft’s Historic Flags Series is noted for its detailed black-and-white illustrations and explanatory text. The cover includes the full inscription about the flag’s role in inspiring the national anthem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of U.S. flag stamps, War of 1812 postal history, or Art Craft cachets, this well-preserved FDC displays a crisp Pittsburgh postmark and attractive period artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392020840612,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623095232.jpg?v=1782775128","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1968-fort-mchenry-flag-6-pittsburgh-pa-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}