{"product_id":"1973-christmas-10","title":"1973 Christmas 8¢","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an official Art Craft First Day Cover for the 1973 U.S. Christmas issue, bearing the 8¢ multicolored stamp depicting a festively decorated tree. The cover is postmarked Washington, D.C. on November 7, 1973, the first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristmas stamps have been a U.S. postal tradition since 1962, and the 1973 design continued the practice of featuring holiday symbols that resonated with millions of Americans during the season of giving and family gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe large green cachet shows a fully trimmed tree surrounded by wrapped gifts and toys, with the words “season’s greetings CHRISTMAS 1973” in distinctive lettering—an appealing example of Art Craft’s popular 1970s style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nice addition to any holiday or modern commemorative collection, this cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a clear first-day cancel and attractive cachet artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51387831386276,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05112025_003_copy_2_d950f9b0-8d5b-4bf4-9f58-397adae69873.jpg?v=1782182658","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1973-christmas-10","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}