{"product_id":"1971-bowling-8-milwaukee-wi-first-day-cover","title":"1971 Bowling 8¢ Milwaukee, WI First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover bears the 8¢ Bowling commemorative stamp, postmarked Milwaukee, WI on August 21, 1971. The stamp design, printed on the cover itself, shows a white bowling ball and pin on a bold red field with the inscription “BOWLING U.S. 8¢ FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBowling enjoyed enormous popularity in mid-century America as both a recreational pastime and competitive sport, with millions participating in leagues across the country. The 1971 issue celebrated this enduring national pastime during a period when the sport was reaching new peaks in organized play and television exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilwaukee was a fitting first-day city, long recognized as a hub of American bowling culture with deep roots in the sport’s organized history. The clean, graphic stamp design stands out for its modern simplicity and immediate visual recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crisp, well-centered example that makes an attractive addition to any sports-topical or U.S. commemorative collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392035520676,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629141109.jpg?v=1782775926","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1971-bowling-8-milwaukee-wi-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}