{"product_id":"1970-american-flag-6-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1970 American Flag 6¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1970 6¢ American Flag First Day Cover bears the official Washington, DC postmark dated August 7, 1970. The Artcraft cachet features a waving U.S. flag above two children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, with text noting the stamp was printed on the 9-color Huck engraving press as part of the Series of 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued during a period of renewed national focus on patriotic symbols, the stamp commemorates the enduring American flag design used on sheet stamps. Its release coincided with ongoing civic emphasis on the Pledge of Allegiance in schools and public life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable production detail is the use of the advanced Huck press, allowing for vibrant multi-color printing on a single pass. The cachet also includes the Artcraft imprint and the opening lines of the Pledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis clean, well-centered cover makes an attractive addition for collectors of U.S. flag topicals, 1970s issues, or Artcraft cachets, with strong display value in any patriotic or modern FDC collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392031424676,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629140525.jpg?v=1782775749","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1970-american-flag-6-washington-dc-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}