This Art Craft cachet First Day Cover features the 13¢ Missouri State Flag stamp from the State Flags of the United States series, postmarked on the official first day of issue, February 23, 1976, in Washington, DC.
Issued during the U.S. Bicentennial celebrations, the stamp honors Missouri’s flag as part of a nationwide series highlighting each state’s unique banner. The 1976 series coincided with America’s 200th anniversary, reflecting renewed national pride in state heritage and symbols.
The striking black-and-white cachet depicts the presentation of the first Stars and Stripes flag in a Revolutionary War-era scene, tying the Missouri issue to the broader “First Stars and Stripes” theme of the series.
A fine addition to any state flags, Bicentennial, or Art Craft collection, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp postmark and vibrant stamp.
