{"product_id":"1988-carreta-1770s-first-day-cover-transportation-series","title":"1988 Carreta 1770s – First Day Cover | Transportation Series","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis charming 1988 First Day Cover from the U.S. Postal Service’s Transportation Series features the historic Carreta 1770s with an 11¢ nonprofit coil stamp and a beautiful sepia-toned ArtCraft cachet showing an ox-drawn carreta in front of a Spanish mission. A wonderful collectible for fans of early American transportation and Southwest history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🧾 Key Points:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Jose, CA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6¢ (Nonprofit rate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carreta 1770s | Transportation Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrates the traditional carreta, a heavy ox-drawn cart used by Spanish missionaries and settlers in the American Southwest during the 18th century for transporting goods and supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Market Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5–$15 USD, depending on condition and demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🖼️ Product Overview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis First Day Cover highlights the 7.6¢ Carreta 1770s nonprofit coil stamp, paired with the 17.5¢ Racing Car 1911 stamp from the same series. The left side features a detailed sepia ArtCraft cachet showing a carreta pulled by oxen in front of a historic Spanish mission church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of stamps: 17.5¢ Racing Car 1911 and 7.6¢ Carreta 1770s (Nonprofit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent circular black postmark: “SAN JOSE, CA AUG 30 1988 95101”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSepia-toned cachet illustration of an ox-drawn carreta with a mission in the background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold title: “Carreta 1770s” with “TRANSPORTATION SERIES – 1988” and “11¢ COIL STAMP” (noted as 7.6¢ nonprofit on stamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Official First Day of Issue” at the top and ArtCraft producer logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStrongly appeals to collectors of the Transportation Series, enthusiasts of early Spanish colonial history in the American Southwest, and those interested in traditional ox-drawn vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on August 30, 1988, in San Jose, California, this 7.6¢ coil stamp continues the popular Transportation Series honoring classic American vehicles. The carreta was a sturdy, two-wheeled cart used by Spanish missionaries and settlers in California and the Southwest from the 1770s onward. Pulled by oxen, these carts were essential for transporting supplies to missions and early settlements, playing a key role in the development of Spanish colonial America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💎 Collectible Value:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTypical Market Value or Rarity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs a well-designed ArtCraft First Day Cover from the Transportation Series with a pair of stamps and a clear San Jose cancellation, it remains accessible yet desirable for thematic collectors and is typically valued in the $5–$15 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho Would Be Interested:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors specializing in the U.S. Transportation Series stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts of Spanish colonial history and California missions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilatelists interested in ox-drawn vehicles and early American transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose building collections around Southwest heritage and 18th-century pioneer life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cachet beautifully captures the historic atmosphere with a carreta in front of a classic Spanish mission, evoking the daily life of early California settlers. The combination of the 17.5¢ Racing Car stamp with the 7.6¢ Carreta creates an interesting contrast between 20th-century speed and 18th-century slow, sturdy transport. Issued in San Jose, the cover ties directly to California’s rich Spanish colonial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this rare 1988 Carreta 1770s First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51294300995748,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/05102025_038.jpg?v=1775156990","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1988-carreta-1770s-first-day-cover-transportation-series","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}