This 1972 First Day Cover features the 8¢ United States Flag stamp canceled on August 29 at the Philatelic Unit in Syracuse, New York, during the opening of the New York State Fair. The cachet prominently displays the official SUPERFAIR logo and celebrates the fair’s 131st anniversary (1841–1972).
The New York State Fair, one of the oldest in the nation, has long served as a showcase for agriculture, industry, and community life in upstate New York. By 1972 the event drew hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, reflecting the era’s strong emphasis on state pride and public gatherings.
A notable detail is the use of the Philatelic Unit cancel, indicating deliberate collector-oriented servicing rather than ordinary mail use. The cover’s design ties the stamp directly to the fair’s dates and location, creating a distinctive event-specific souvenir.
Collectors will appreciate the clean Syracuse postmark, vibrant cachet colors, and the combination of a popular flag stamp with regional fair history, making it an attractive addition to any U.S. FDC or New York topical collection.
