Official first-day envelope issued by Repoblika Malagasy for the U.S. Bicentennial; front printed "Enveloppe Officielle Premier Jour" with a blue sailing-ship illustration and text "Bi-Centenaire des Etats-Unis 1776~1976." 40f stamp (portrait and sailing ship, commemorating U.S. independence) tied by a circular Premier Jour Tananarive cancel dated 30 Juin 75. Addressed to Dr. Erwin Small, 58 East Daniel Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820 in printed script
Notes for Cover Collectors: c High-resolution scans of front and back are provided; use zoom to inspect postmarks, cachet details, and backstamps. c No third-party grading; condition is shown in the images.