This official First Day Cover features the 13¢ Adolph S. Ochs stamp issued September 18, 1976, in New York, New York. The cachet honors Ochs (1858–1935) on the 125th anniversary of The New York Times, of which he was longtime publisher.
Ochs transformed the Times into one of America’s most respected newspapers by emphasizing factual reporting, editorial independence, and high journalistic standards at a time when sensationalism dominated much of the press. His leadership helped establish the paper’s enduring motto, “All the News That’s Fit to Print.”
The cover’s design includes a portrait of Ochs alongside an allegorical scene of printing and the New York skyline, with text noting the journalistic practices he introduced. The circular first-day postmark from the main New York post office ties the cover directly to the city where Ochs built his legacy.
A strong addition for collectors of journalism, newspaper, or publisher topicals, this clean 1976 FDC displays well and represents an important chapter in American media history.
