Eagle and Shield 29¢ Self-Adhesive Stamp, Artmaster Cachet

The Artmaster cachet features a detailed engraving-style illustration of a bald eagle with wings spread, perched atop a patriotic shield bearing stars and stripes, rendered in brown/sepia tones. A ribbon banner above the eagle reads 'E PLURIBUS UNUM.' The stamp is the 29-cent Eagle and Shield self-adhesive stamp (USA 29), depicting a colorful bald eagle over a shield with olive branch. The circular hand postmark reads 'DAYTON, OH / SEP 25 / 1992 / 45401.' Booklet selvage strip is attached reading 'Peel here to fold • Self-adhesive stamps • DO NOT WET • S 1 1 1 1.'

This First Day Cover features a 29-cent Eagle and Shield self-adhesive stamp (Scott 2595) with a sepia-toned Artmaster cachet depicting a bald eagle perched on a shield with 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' inscribed. The cachet artwork is detailed and engraving-style, with the eagle's wings spread and the shield striped. The stamp shows a similar eagle design in brown and orange hues. The cover is postmarked with a circular 'First Day of Issue' cancellation from Dayton, OH, dated September 25, 1992. The selvage strip with the plate number S1111 and self-adhesive stamp instructions is intact. The cover is in excellent condition with no visible damage.