{"product_id":"1985-stanley-steamer-1909-transportation-series-first-day-cover","title":"1985 Stanley Steamer 1909 Transportation Series First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis elegant official ArtCraft First Day Cover from the Transportation Series celebrates the Stanley Steamer, the iconic American steam-powered automobile produced by twins Francis E. and Freelan O. Stanley from 1902 to 1924, renowned for its quiet operation, smooth acceleration, and hill-climbing prowess during the early automotive era. The pair of 12¢ coil stamps (Scott #1905 series, issued for bulk rate) depicts the 1909 Stanley Runabout—a sleek, open four-seater with brass fittings, tiller steering, and the distinctive boiler and steam engine setup—in crisp red line art. The cachet artwork features a beautifully rendered side view of the 1909 Stanley Runabout in motion, complete with tufted leather seats, large spoked wheels, and period lanterns, accompanied by an inset oval portrait of the Stanley brothers in bowler hats and formal attire, underscoring their inventive legacy. Postmarked April 2, 1985 (issue date), in Kingfield, Maine—the Stanleys' hometown—with a clear \"First Day of Issue\" cancellation (ZIP 04947). This cover is a standout for early automobile collectors, steam engine enthusiasts, transportation history philatelists, or completists of the Transportation coil series. It remains in excellent vintage unaddressed condition with fine detail, rich sepia tones, and no visible wear, ideal for display or automotive-themed albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233990803620,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05102025_008.jpg?v=1770412193","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1985-stanley-steamer-1909-transportation-series-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}