{"product_id":"1973-thomas-jefferson-memorial-10-washington-dc-first-day-cover-3","title":"1973 Thomas Jefferson Memorial 10¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an official Art Craft First Day Cover for the 10¢ Thomas Jefferson Memorial stamp issued December 14, 1973, in Washington, DC. The cachet features a detailed black-and-white illustration of the Jefferson Memorial reflected in the Tidal Basin, with the famous quote “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” attributed to Thomas Jefferson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp belongs to the Definitive Series of 1973 and depicts the iconic domed memorial honoring the third U.S. President and primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Issued during the height of the nation’s bicentennial preparations, the stamp underscores America’s founding ideals and architectural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the “OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” marking at top left and the Art Craft imprint at bottom left, identifying this as a professionally produced cachet rather than a generic envelope. The cover is addressed to collector John Mihalasky in Clifton, New Jersey, a common practice for FDCs of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with a crisp Washington, DC postmark, this cover makes an attractive addition to any presidential, architectural, or definitive-series collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392069927076,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629142108.jpg?v=1782776524","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1973-thomas-jefferson-memorial-10-washington-dc-first-day-cover-3","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}