This 1976 First Day Cover features the 13¢ New Hampshire state flag stamp issued as part of the Bicentennial Era series. The cover bears a crisp Washington, DC postmark dated February 23, 1976, the official first day of issue.
New Hampshire, known as the Granite State, was the ninth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on June 21, 1788—an event highlighted in red text on the cachet. The attractive black-and-red cachet depicts the New Hampshire State House in Concord along with the official state seal showing the frigate Raleigh and the rising sun.
A notable detail is the small blue “First Day of Issue” handstamp and the Bicentennial Era banner printed directly beneath the stamp, tying the issue to the 1976 national celebrations. The cover is unaddressed and remains in fresh condition, making it an appealing addition for collectors of state flags, bicentennial issues, or New Hampshire postal history.
