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This exquisite First Day Cover (FDC) commemorates the 1977 Butterflies issue, a beautiful philatelic tribute to nature\'s delicate wonders. The cover features a complete block of four 13-cent stamps (Scott #1712-1715), each depicting a different butterfly: the Swallowtail (Papilio oregonius), a Checkerspot, a Dogface (Colias eurydice), and an Orange-Tip (Anthocaris midea). These stamps were officially issued on June 19, 1977, in Indianapolis, Indiana, as indicated by the crisp \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" postmark.The Artcraft cachet adds significant appeal to this FDC, showcasing a detailed black and white illustration of various butterflies in flight among flowers, mirroring the theme of the stamps. The cachet prominently features the text \"Official First Day of Issue,\" \"Butterflies\" in elegant script, and \"SERIES OF 1977,\" identifying it as part of a notable philatelic series. This cover is unaddressed, preserving its pristine presentation for collectors of U.S. FDCs and butterfly-themed philately. It\'s a superb example for those seeking Artcraft covers or issues related to natural history and Americana.Event: First Day of Issue
Scott #: 1712-1715
Stamp Subject: Butterflies (Swallowtail, Checkerspot, Dogface, Orange-Tip)
Date of Issue: June 19, 1977
First Day City: Indianapolis, Indiana
Cachet Maker: ArtCraft
Cachet Description: Black and white illustration of butterflies (CHECKERSPOT, ORANGE-TIP, SWALLOWTAIL, DOGFACE) with flowers. Text: \"Official First Day of Issue\", \"Butterflies\", \"SERIES OF 1977\".
Postmarks: Circular \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" cancel, dated \"JUN 19 1977\", from \"INDIANAPOLIS IND\".
Addressee: Unaddressed
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