This is an official Art Craft First Day Cover for the 13¢ Interphil 76 stamp issued January 17, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The cachet features the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and a colonial figure beside the Declaration of Independence, tying the issue directly to America’s bicentennial celebrations.
The stamp commemorates INTERPHIL, the Seventh U.S. International Philatelic Exhibition held in Philadelphia from May 29 to June 6, 1976. As the host city of both the exhibition and the nation’s founding documents, Philadelphia was a fitting location for this stamp that celebrated both American history and the stamp-collecting hobby.
A notable detail is the dual dating: the FDC postmark is January 17, while the stamp itself advertises the later exhibition dates, making this cover a bridge between the stamp’s release and the major philatelic event it promoted.
Collectors value this cover for its crisp Art Craft cachet, clear Philadelphia postmark, and strong bicentennial theme, making it an attractive addition to both U.S. stamp and topical exhibition collections.
