{"product_id":"scg3943-united-states-1973-postal-card-100th-anniversary-of-the-first-u-s-postal-card-1873-1973","title":"SCG3943 - United States – 1973 Postal Card  100th Anniversary of the First U.S. Postal Card (1873–1973)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis commemorative postal card was issued by the United States on \u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eSeptember 14, 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Washington, D.C., to mark the \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"336\"\u003ecentenary of the first U.S. postal card\u003c\/strong\u003e. The design reproduces the original 1873 1¢ postal card issued under Postmaster General John A. J. Creswell, featuring a portrait of \u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eLiberty\u003c\/strong\u003e within an ornate frame.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe imprinted indicium bears the \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e1¢ denomination\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed in deep carmine, and is surrounded by decorative border work replicating the original card’s style. The lower left inscription reads: “First U.S. Postal Card Adapted to Commemorate Its 100th Anniversary 1873–1973.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis example bears the \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eFirst Day of Issue cancellation\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eSeptember 14, 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e, Washington, D.C. The reverse side is blank, as issued.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor collectors, this postal card holds dual significance—both as an official U.S. commemorative issue and as a nostalgic reproduction of the very first government-issued postal stationery in American history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45567128141995,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/Scan_20250829_63__1.jpg?v=1756536173","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg3943-united-states-1973-postal-card-100th-anniversary-of-the-first-u-s-postal-card-1873-1973","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}