{"product_id":"1971-united-states-air-mail-21-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1971 United States Air Mail 21¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 21¢ United States Air Mail stamp issued May 21, 1971, in Washington, DC. The cachet commemorates the first air express shipment, flown November 7, 1910, in a Wright biplane by Phillip O. Parmalee from Dayton to Columbus, Ohio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1971 Air Mail series marked a new era for U.S. postal aviation, highlighting the rapid growth of airmail service that began with experimental flights in the early 20th century. The stamp's bold red-white-and-blue USA design with a jet silhouette reflects the transition from biplanes to modern jet aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the detailed inset photograph of Parmalee in the Wright Flyer alongside a line drawing of the biplane, tying the 1971 issue directly to the 1910 milestone event. The cover bears the clear Washington, DC first-day postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of U.S. airmail, aviation topicals, or Art Craft cachets, this well-preserved FDC displays strong visual appeal and solid postal history interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392033456292,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629141029.jpg?v=1782775811","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1971-united-states-air-mail-21-washington-dc-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}