{"product_id":"1968-thomas-paine-40-philadelphia-pa-first-day-cover-1","title":"1968 Thomas Paine 40¢ Philadelphia, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1968 First Day Cover features the 40¢ Thomas Paine stamp from the Prominent Americans series, issued January 29, 1968, in Philadelphia, PA. The Artmaster cachet depicts a detailed portrait of Paine with an American eagle and shield, noting his life dates 1737–1809.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Paine played a pivotal role in shaping American independence through his influential writings, especially Common Sense, which galvanized colonial support for revolution. His later works on human rights and democracy continued to inspire political thought worldwide during the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet highlights the Prominent Americans series design, with the Artmaster imprint adding collector appeal through its classic engraved-style artwork and thematic banner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cover makes an excellent addition to collections focused on Revolutionary War figures, authors, or the Prominent Americans series, with crisp postmark and attractive cachet presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392022053028,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623095243.jpg?v=1782775176","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1968-thomas-paine-40-philadelphia-pa-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}