{"product_id":"1986-wisconsin-territory-sesquicentennial-first-day-cover","title":"1986 Wisconsin Territory Sesquicentennial First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis historical First Day Cover commemorates the 150th anniversary (1836–1986) of Wisconsin becoming a U.S. Territory on April 20, 1836, a key step toward statehood in 1848 and the development of the upper Midwest frontier. The 14¢ stamp (Scott #2197) depicts a group of early settlers—fur-clad frontiersmen with rifles and tools—working the land amid log cabins and cleared fields, capturing the pioneer spirit of territorial days. The cachet artwork features a dramatic dual portrait: young explorer and territorial advocate Henry Schoolcraft (with his signature beard) overlaid on a map of Wisconsin Territory, alongside a rugged frontiersman holding a rifle, all in rich earth tones and sepia to evoke the 1830s era of settlement and Native American interaction. Postmarked July 3, 1986 (issue date), in Mineral Point, Wisconsin—a historic mining town central to early territorial development—with a crisp \"First Day of Issue\" cancellation (ZIP 53565). This cover is highly appealing to statehood and territorial history collectors, Midwest regional philatelists, pioneer and frontier enthusiasts, or those building sets on U.S. expansion themes. It is in superb unaddressed vintage condition with strong contrasts, clean composition, and no faults, perfect for historical or regional displays.\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":51233995817124,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05102025_017.jpg?v=1770412557","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1986-wisconsin-territory-sesquicentennial-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}