This official First Day Cover features the 13¢ Michigan state flag stamp issued as part of the Bicentennial Era series. It bears a crisp Washington, DC postmark dated February 23, 1976, the first day of issue.
The stamp commemorates Michigan during the nation’s 200th anniversary celebrations. Michigan entered the Union as the twenty-sixth state on January 26, 1837, and the cover’s cachet highlights that milestone alongside the state coat of arms.
A prominent element is the statue of Lewis Cass (1782-1866), soldier, diplomat, territorial governor, and one-time presidential candidate, whose likeness anchors the left side of the cachet together with Michigan’s flag and admission date.
Collectors will appreciate the clean cachet design, legible postmark, and strong topical appeal for state-flag, Michigan, and Bicentennial-era collections.
