{"product_id":"1977-talking-pictures-13-hollywood-ca-first-day-cover-1","title":"1977 Talking Pictures 13¢ Hollywood, CA First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an official ArtCraft First Day Cover for the 1977 13¢ U.S. stamp marking the 50th anniversary of talking pictures. The cover bears a crisp October 6, 1977 postmark from Hollywood, California, the recognized first-day city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp commemorates the 1927 release of “The Jazz Singer,” the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue, which ended the silent-film era and transformed Hollywood forever. The ArtCraft cachet dramatically illustrates Al Jolson in his iconic kneeling pose from that landmark film, framed by a film-strip motif and the dates 1927–1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the cachet’s explicit reference to “The Jazz Singer” as the “First Talking Picture,” underscoring the historic shift from silent to sound cinema that this stamp honors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will appreciate the clean condition, classic ArtCraft engraving, and strong topical appeal for movie, entertainment, and Hollywood-themed collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394978283684,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702114531.jpg?v=1783045143","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1977-talking-pictures-13-hollywood-ca-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}