This Artmaster First Day Cover features the 1977 U.S. 13-cent Energy Conservation and Energy Development stamp, postmarked on its official first day of issue in Washington, DC on October 20, 1977.
The 1970s energy crises prompted strong federal emphasis on both conserving existing resources and developing new ones; this dual-purpose stamp reflects that national priority during a period of fuel shortages and rising awareness of environmental limits.
The cachet depicts two hands gently cradling a globe beneath a radiant sun, visually linking conservation with renewable energy themes, while the stamp design repeats the sun-and-fuel-can motif in bold red, yellow, and orange.
Addressed to a recipient in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, a small historic borough in York County known for its rural charm and proximity to the state capital.
A clean, well-centered example that makes an attractive addition to any energy, environment, or 1970s topical collection.
