This 1976 First Day Cover features the 13¢ Kentucky state flag stamp issued as part of the Bicentennial Era series. The cover is postmarked in Washington, DC on February 23, 1976, with a handsome cachet depicting the Kentucky State Capitol building, the state seal, and the inscription "15th State · June 1, 1792."
Kentucky entered the Union as the fifteenth state on June 1, 1792, during the early years of the young republic. The 1976 stamp issue celebrated the nation's bicentennial while honoring each state's unique heritage through its official flag design.
A notable detail is the cachet's inclusion of both the capitol illustration and the full state seal, along with the nickname "The Bluegrass State," creating a rich visual tribute to Kentucky's history and identity.
A fine addition to any state flag, bicentennial, or U.S. postal history collection, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp strike and attractive cachet artwork.
