{"product_id":"1973-christmas-8-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","title":"1973 Christmas 8¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1973 Christmas First Day Cover features the 8¢ U.S. Christmas stamp issued November 7, 1973, in Washington, DC. The Artmaster cachet depicts a charming gingerbread man ornament hanging from a pine bough, perfectly complementing the stamp’s colorful decorated tree design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the early 1970s, America’s annual Christmas stamp series had become a beloved postal tradition, reflecting the nation’s festive spirit during the holiday season. The 1973 issue continued this custom with a cheerful tree adorned with candy canes, gingerbread figures, and classic ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the Artmaster cachet’s hand-drawn gingerbread man, which echoes the cookie ornament on the stamp itself—an intentional thematic match that appeals to topical collectors. The cover is addressed to Lorinda Alexander in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, a small historic borough in York County.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition with a crisp first-day cancel, this Artmaster FDC makes an attractive addition to any Christmas or holiday topical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392085786788,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629142122.jpg?v=1782776569","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1973-christmas-8-washington-dc-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}