{"product_id":"1977-butterflies-13-indianapolis-in-first-day-cover","title":"1977 Butterflies 13¢ Indianapolis, IN First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster First Day Cover features the 1977 U.S. Butterflies issue, a block of four 13¢ stamps postmarked on the first day of issue in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 6, 1977. The colorful stamps depict the Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton), Oregon Swallowtail (Papilio oregonius), Dogface (Colias eurytheme), and Orange-Tip (Anthocharis midea).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButterfly collecting and study have long been popular American pastimes, and the U.S. Postal Service chose these four distinctive species to celebrate the hobby during the nation's bicentennial era. Each stamp includes the butterfly's scientific name, making the set both attractive and educational for natural-history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe matching Artmaster cachet illustrates the same four butterflies in a coordinated botanical setting, creating a pleasing visual unity between the envelope design and the stamps themselves. The \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" cancel is cleanly struck across the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for topical collectors of butterflies, insects, or Artmaster cachets, this cover displays fresh colors and a crisp postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394970124452,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702114500.jpg?v=1783045031","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1977-butterflies-13-indianapolis-in-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}