This official First Day Cover features the 13¢ Benjamin Franklin Bicentennial stamp issued June 1, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The cachet, produced for Philadelphia '76, displays a classic portrait of Franklin seated with papers, framed by the title "Benjamin Franklin A Greatly Beloved American 1706-1790" and a bicentennial 1776-1976 emblem.
Franklin's contributions as a Founding Father, diplomat, inventor, and signer of the Declaration of Independence made him one of the most admired figures of the Revolutionary era. The 1976 stamp and cover were released during the U.S. Bicentennial celebrations to honor his enduring legacy.
A notable detail is the lengthy quote on the cover praising Franklin's "dauntless faith in freedom" and the "world's unremitting admiration," drawn from historical tributes. The postmark includes the distinctive Philadelphia, PA 19104 cancel with "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" text.
This well-preserved cover makes an excellent addition for collectors of Bicentennial issues, Benjamin Franklin topicals, or classic U.S. First Day Covers.
