{"product_id":"1977-peace-bridge-13-buffalo-ny-first-day-cover","title":"1977 Peace Bridge 13¢ Buffalo, NY First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1977 First Day Cover features the 13¢ Peace Bridge commemorative stamp issued August 4, 1977, in Buffalo, New York. The cachet celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Peace Bridge connecting Buffalo, New York, with Fort Erie, Ontario, and depicts a striking scene with a bald eagle, Canadian maple leaf, and a family at the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Peace Bridge, opened in 1927, stands as a lasting symbol of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Canada. Its construction followed the Rush-Bagot Treaty era and grew into one of the busiest international crossings, handling millions of travelers and significant trade each year during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s dual imagery of the American eagle and Canadian maple leaf flanking the bridge, emphasizing the binational theme. The stamp itself shows a stylized view of the bridge with a soaring white dove above the span.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cover is a fine addition for collectors of U.S. commemoratives, international friendship topicals, or bridge-themed philately, with a clean Buffalo, NY first-day cancel and attractive multicolored cachet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394977300644,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702114526.jpg?v=1783045120","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1977-peace-bridge-13-buffalo-ny-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}