This Official First Day Cover features the 13¢ Maine state flag stamp issued February 23, 1976, in Washington, DC. The cachet depicts the statue of William King, Maine’s first governor, alongside the state flag and the text noting Maine’s admission to the Union as the twenty-third state on March 15, 1820.
Issued during the U.S. Bicentennial Era, the stamp was part of a series celebrating the nation’s 200th anniversary. Maine’s flag, with its central pine tree and North Star, symbolizes the state’s identity and its separation from Massachusetts in 1820.
A notable detail is the inclusion of William King’s dates (1768-1852) and his role as leader of Maine’s statehood movement, making the cover a strong addition for collectors of state flags, governors, or Bicentennial postal history.
In excellent condition with a crisp Washington, DC first-day cancel, this cover offers fine display value for topical or state-themed collections.
