{"product_id":"1977-christmas-13-omaha-ne-first-day-cover-1","title":"1977 Christmas 13¢ Omaha, NE First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artmaster first day cover features the 1977 U.S. Christmas 13¢ stamp, postmarked on its official first day of issue, October 21, 1977, in Omaha, Nebraska. The cachet displays an ornate green illustration of Santa Claus framed by a decorative “C” and the word “Christmas 1977,” with a small “Peace” shield at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristmas stamps have been a beloved U.S. Postal Service tradition since 1962. The 1977 issue continued the annual holiday series during a period when the Postal Service was actively promoting seasonal mail with colorful, thematic designs that appealed to both collectors and the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the Artmaster cachet’s classic 1970s style, combining intricate scrollwork with a bold typographic treatment of “Christmas 1977.” The actual stamp depicts a bright red mailbox overflowing with wrapped gifts, reinforcing the theme of holiday mail delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover is addressed to a recipient in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, a small historic borough in York County founded in the 18th century and known for its rural charm and community events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-centered example with a crisp Omaha postmark, this cover makes an attractive addition for collectors of Christmas topicals, Artmaster cachets, or modern U.S. first day covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394966159524,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702114441.jpg?v=1783044964","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1977-christmas-13-omaha-ne-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}