{"product_id":"1973-united-nations-namibia-8-new-york-ny-first-day-cover","title":"1973 United Nations Namibia 8¢ New York, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1973 United Nations First Day Cover bears a block of four 8¢ Namibia stamps issued October 1, 1973, and cancelled at United Nations, New York. The left-side cachet reads “FIRST DAY COVER” around a stylized globe formed of stacked documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1973 the United Nations was actively promoting decolonization in southern Africa; Namibia (then South West Africa) remained under South African administration, and these stamps underscored the UN’s position that the territory should move toward self-determination and independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamps themselves display a vivid map of Namibia in green, blue, and orange bands with the UN emblem centered; the words “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE” are printed across the top two stamps, making the issue instantly recognizable as a special first-day printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to any United Nations, Namibia, or African topical collection, this cover is in excellent condition with sharp strikes and vibrant colors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392089161892,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629142126.jpg?v=1782776587","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1973-united-nations-namibia-8-new-york-ny-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}