{"product_id":"1971-united-states-postal-service-8-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1971 United States Postal Service 8¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover features the 8¢ United States Postal Service stamp issued July 1, 1971, in Washington, DC. The cachet depicts a globe formed from envelopes with airplanes in flight, symbolizing worldwide mail delivery under the newly independent USPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1971 reorganization transformed the Post Office Department into the United States Postal Service, an independent agency designed to operate more like a business while maintaining universal service. This stamp marked that historic transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet's design, with its envelope-globe and circling aircraft, highlights the international reach of American mail during the early jet age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to any U.S. postal history or topical collection, this clean FDC displays the official first-day cancel and classic cachet artwork in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392035324068,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629141107.jpg?v=1782775921","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1971-united-states-postal-service-8-washington-dc-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}