This Artmaster First Day Cover bears the 13¢ U.S. stamp honoring the First Civil Settlement in Alta California, issued September 9, 1977, and postmarked in San Jose, CA on the first day of issue.
The stamp commemorates the founding of San Jose in November 1777, the first civilian pueblo established in Alta California under Spanish colonial rule, marking an important step in the permanent settlement of the American West two centuries before the bicentennial.
The cachet illustrates the 1777-1977 bicentennial theme with a detailed map of the settlement along the Pacific coast, a pioneer couple, and a loaded pack donkey, capturing the spirit of early California colonization.
A fine addition to any California history, Spanish colonial, or U.S. bicentennial topical collection, this cover remains in clean, collectible condition with a crisp postmark and attractive dual-sided artwork.
