{"product_id":"1977-christmas-13-omaha-ne-first-day-cover-2","title":"1977 Christmas 13¢ Omaha, NE First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1977 Christmas 13¢ First Day Cover features the U.S. stamp depicting a rural mailbox overflowing with holiday mail and a pair of cardinals, postmarked on the official first day of issue in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 21, 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristmas stamps have been an annual U.S. Postal Service tradition since 1962, and this issue captures the spirit of seasonal greetings delivered through the mail. The design emphasizes the joy of receiving cards and letters during the holidays, a theme that resonated with collectors and the public alike in the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ArtCraft cachet presents a striking red-toned illustration of a rural mailbox with cardinals in flight and the inscription “Season’s Greetings Christmas 1977,” adding artistic appeal that complements the stamp design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to any Christmas topical or modern U.S. FDC collection, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp postmark and vibrant cachet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394980413604,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702114752.jpg?v=1783045206","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1977-christmas-13-omaha-ne-first-day-cover-2","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}