This Art Craft First Day Cover features the 13¢ State Flags of the United States stamp honoring Washington, postmarked on its official first day of issue in Washington, DC on February 23, 1976.
Issued during the American Bicentennial, the 1976 State Flags series celebrated the nation's heritage with each stamp depicting a state's flag and seal. The Washington stamp highlights the green field and state seal featuring George Washington, tying directly into the 1776-1976 Bicentennial theme.
The cachet illustrates the legendary "First Stars and Stripes" scene with figures gathered around an early American flag, underscoring the evolution from the Revolutionary era flag to the modern state banners.
A strong addition for collectors of Bicentennial issues, state flags topicals, or Art Craft cachets, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp strike and vibrant stamp.
