{"product_id":"1971-john-sloan-8-lock-haven-pa-first-day-cover","title":"1971 John Sloan 8¢ Lock Haven, PA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft cacheted First Day Cover features the 8¢ John Sloan commemorative stamp issued August 2, 1971, and postmarked in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania on the official first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Sloan (1871-1951) was a leading figure of the Ashcan School, celebrated for his realistic depictions of everyday urban life in early 20th-century New York. The stamp reproduces one of his characteristic waterfront scenes, reflecting his interest in ordinary people and city environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet includes a portrait of Sloan alongside an artist at the easel, with the Art Craft imprint at lower left. Lock Haven was chosen as the first-day city because it was Sloan’s birthplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of American art topicals, Ashcan School subjects, or 1970s U.S. commemoratives, this cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a clear postmark and attractive dual-portrait design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392034668708,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629141050.jpg?v=1782775875","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1971-john-sloan-8-lock-haven-pa-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}