{"product_id":"1973-postal-rate-increase-13-new-york-ny-first-day-cover","title":"1973 Postal Rate Increase 13¢ New York, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster First Day Cover features the 13¢ airmail stamp issued November 16, 1973, in New York, NY, to accommodate the upcoming domestic postal rate increase. The red stamp depicts a stylized envelope and wings with the \"USA Airmail\" inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe early 1970s brought significant postal reforms and rate adjustments as the newly independent U.S. Postal Service sought to cover rising costs. The 13¢ airmail rate reflected these changes for domestic air mail service, marking a notable shift in everyday postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet prominently displays a waving American flag alongside bold text announcing the \"Postal Rate Increase\" and \"13¢ Domestic Rate Air Mail Sheet,\" with \"First Day of Issue\" scripted below—an informative design typical of Artmaster's educational approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of airmail issues, rate-change FDCs, or Artmaster cachets, this cover remains in clean condition with a crisp postmark and attractive graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392084017316,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629142119.jpg?v=1782776558","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1973-postal-rate-increase-13-new-york-ny-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}