This 1973 Christmas First Day Cover features a block of four 8¢ U.S. postage stamps depicting a brightly decorated Christmas tree adorned with gingerbread men, candy canes, hearts, and toy gifts. The cover bears the official Art Craft cachet on the left showing a large green tree with presents beneath it and the text “season’s greetings CHRISTMAS 1973.”
The stamps were issued on November 7, 1973, in Washington, DC, continuing the U.S. Postal Service’s long tradition of releasing colorful holiday stamps each autumn. These particular designs captured the playful spirit of mid-1970s Christmas celebrations and remain favorites among topical collectors.
A notable detail is the Art Craft cachet’s “Official FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” inscription and the matching red “CHRISTMAS FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” handstamp across the stamps, confirming its status as a genuine first-day cover.
A fine addition to any Christmas or holiday topical collection, this well-centered cover displays fresh colors and a clear Washington, DC postmark.
