British Virgin Islands Epidendrum Orchid, WCSE 1992

This cover has no cachet artwork — the left portion of the envelope is plain white. The stamp is a 50-cent British Virgin Islands issue depicting an orchid (Epidendrum ciliare) with green foliage and white flowers against a light background, bearing the EIIR royal cypher. The circular pictorial cancellation reads 'World Columbian Stamp Exposition' around the rim with 'Rosemont, Illinois, USA' and 'May 22-31, 1992' at center, featuring a portrait vignette and globe design. The cancel also includes 'British Virgin Islands' text along the lower arc.

This First Day Cover features a 50-cent stamp from the British Virgin Islands depicting the Epidendrum ciliare orchid with white flowers and green foliage. The stamp includes the EIIR royal cypher and is cancelled with a circular pictorial postmark from the World Columbian Stamp Exposition held in Rosemont, Illinois, dated May 22, 1992. The postmark includes a globe design and text commemorating the event. The envelope is plain white with no cachet artwork.