Vanna Venturi House — 2005 Artcraft First Day Cover

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Artcraft First Day Cover for the 37-cent Vanna Venturi House stamp (Scott 3910c), one of twelve Masterworks of Modern American Architecture designs issued May 19, 2005, in Las Vegas. Robert Venturi completed the Chestnut Hill house for his mother in 1964. The grayscale cachet contrasts the small residence with the Hancock Center, Chrysler Building, Yale Art and Architecture Building, and TWA Flight Center.

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May 19, 2005 Las Vegas, NV, US (89119)

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The cachet features a black-and-white collage of iconic American architectural landmarks including the John Hancock Center (Chicago), the Chrysler Building (New York), and what appears to be the TWA Flight Center (Eero Saarinen), printed in grayscale with red text reading 'Official First Day of Issue' and 'Masterworks of Modern American Architecture.' The 37-cent stamp depicts the Vanna Venturi House in Philadelphia, PA, designed by Robert Venturi. The rectangular machine cancellation reads 'First Day of Issue, May 19, 2005, Masters of Modern American Architecture, Las Vegas, NV 89119.' The cover is in excellent condition with clean edges and vibrant printing.

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This First Day Cover features a black-and-white Artcraft cachet showcasing iconic modern American architecture, including the John Hancock Center, Chrysler Building, and TWA Flight Center. The 37-cent stamp depicts the Vanna Venturi House in Philadelphia, designed by Robert Venturi. The postmark is a standard circular cancellation from Las Vegas, Nevada, dated May 19, 2005. The envelope is in excellent condition with clear, legible text and design elements.

(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)