This official First Day Cover features the 13¢ Zebulon B. Vance stamp issued by the United States on February 23, 1976, in Washington, DC. The cachet depicts a statue of Vance alongside the North Carolina state flag and notes the state's ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1789.
Zebulon Baird Vance (1830-1894) served as governor of North Carolina during the Civil War and later as a U.S. Senator. A skilled orator and statesman, he navigated the state through the challenges of secession, war, and Reconstruction, earning respect on both sides of the conflict.
The cover ties into the American Bicentennial Era (1776-1976) theme printed on the stamp, highlighting North Carolina's early role in the Union while honoring one of its most influential 19th-century leaders.
A strong addition for collectors of U.S. bicentennial issues, North Carolina history, or Civil War-era figures, this FDC remains in clean, collectible condition with a clear Washington, DC first-day postmark.
