This official First Day Cover features the 13¢ State of Oregon stamp issued February 23, 1976, in Washington, DC. The cachet depicts the statue of John McLoughlin (1784-1857), known as "The Father of Oregon," alongside the Oregon state flag and text noting the state's admission to the Union in 1859 as the thirty-third state.
Issued during the U.S. Bicentennial Era (1776-1976), the stamp honors Oregon's pioneer heritage and McLoughlin's pivotal role in the settlement of the Pacific Northwest through his leadership of the Hudson's Bay Company operations at Fort Vancouver.
The cachet artwork includes the full Oregon flag design with its golden beaver and the phrase "Official First Day Cover," making it an attractive piece for both statehood and Bicentennial topical collectors.
A fine addition to any U.S. state flags or Pacific Northwest collection, this cover is in excellent condition with a clear Washington, DC first-day postmark.
