{"product_id":"1973-robinson-jeffers-8-carmel-ca-first-day-cover","title":"1973 Robinson Jeffers 8¢ Carmel, CA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1973 First Day Cover features a block of four 8¢ U.S. stamps honoring American poet Robinson Jeffers, postmarked on the first day of issue in Carmel, California, on August 13, 1973. The cover bears a distinctive cachet depicting a globe encircled by envelopes, emphasizing the global reach of postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobinson Jeffers (1887–1962) is celebrated for his stark, nature-infused poetry set against the rugged Big Sur coastline near Carmel, where he built Tor House and Hawk Tower. The stamp's design incorporates a twilight coastal scene with figures, reflecting the dramatic landscapes that inspired his work during an era when environmental awareness was gaining momentum in American literature and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the use of a se-tenant block of four identical stamps, which was less common for poet commemoratives and provides strong visual impact. The cancel clearly reads \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE,\" confirming its philatelic authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cover makes an excellent addition for collectors of American poetry topicals, California history, or 1970s U.S. commemoratives, with clean condition and a striking block format that displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392042008740,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629141706.jpg?v=1782776219","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1973-robinson-jeffers-8-carmel-ca-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}