This is a 1976 Summer and Winter Olympics First Day Cover featuring a block of four 13¢ United States commemorative stamps issued July 16, 1976, in Lake Placid, New York. The colorful stamps depict ski jumping, alpine skiing, speed skating, and figure skating, each inscribed “OLYMPICS 1976.” The cachet shows a striking “FIRST DAY COVER” globe constructed from envelopes, tying the postal theme directly to the issue.
The 1976 Olympic Games marked the first time the United States issued stamps honoring both the Summer and Winter events in a single year. Lake Placid, chosen as the first-day city, would later host the 1980 Winter Olympics, giving this cover added historical resonance for collectors of Olympic and winter-sports philately.
A notable detail is the se-tenant block arrangement: the four designs were printed together so that each cover carries a complete set of the issue in one attractive unit. The clean, unaddressed cover displays sharp postmarks and vibrant stamp colors, making it especially display-worthy.
This cover is a fine addition to any Olympic topical collection or general U.S. FDC album, valued for its colorful designs, clear Lake Placid cancel, and direct connection to America’s Olympic postal heritage.
