This 13¢ stamped envelope belongs to the U.S. Postal Service's Bicentennial Era Series and was issued on June 30, 1976, in Dallas, Texas. The indicia features a mortar and pestle, while the cachet depicts period medical instruments including forceps, a scalpel, and an apothecary bottle, honoring the role of doctors in America's economic development.
Issued during the nation's 200th anniversary celebrations, the cover recognizes the foundational contributions of physicians and medical practitioners to the growth of commerce, public health, and community infrastructure in the early United States.
A notable detail is the Spirit of '76 logo in the cachet, tying the medical theme directly to the broader bicentennial commemorative program. The envelope's design emphasizes the origins of America's economic expansion through professional services such as medicine.
This clean First Day Cover makes an excellent addition for collectors of bicentennial postal history, medical topicals, or U.S. stamped envelopes, with sharp postmark and attractive red-brown cachet artwork.
