This Art Craft official first day cover features the 13¢ Kansas state flag stamp issued as part of the 1976 State Flags of the United States series. It is postmarked Washington, DC on February 23, 1976, with a clear first-day-of-issue cancel.
The stamp honors Kansas during the U.S. Bicentennial Era (1776-1976), celebrating the nation's 200th anniversary through a series depicting all state flags. The cachet illustrates the "First Stars and Stripes," showing George Washington and other Revolutionary War figures with the early 13-star flag.
A notable detail is the cachet's focus on the flag's historical origins, tying Kansas's state flag to the broader American story of independence and unity.
This well-preserved cover makes an excellent addition to any bicentennial, state flags, or U.S. postal history collection, with strong display value and clear historical context.
