1980 Coral Reefs Series - Chalice Coral

The ArtCraft cachet features a detailed black-and-white illustration depicting multiple coral reef environments, including Elkhorn Coral (Florida), Chalice Coral (American Samoa), Finger Coral (Hawaii), and Brain Coral (Virgin Islands), with several tropical fish swimming among the corals and a partially visible shipwreck in the background. The stamp is a 15-cent Coral Reefs USA stamp showing Chalice Coral: American Samoa, featuring a colorful Moorish Idol fish against pink chalice coral with blue and yellow background coral. The postmark is a circular hand cancel from Charlotte Amalie, VI dated August 26, 1980, with ZIP code 00801, accompanied by a machine slogan cancel reading 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE'. The cover is in excellent condition with no visible folds or damage.

This First Day Cover features a detailed black-and-white cachet illustrating various coral reef environments, including Elkhorn Coral, Chalice Coral, Finger Coral, and Brain Coral, along with tropical fish and a shipwreck. The 15-cent stamp depicts a vibrant Moorish Idol fish swimming near pink Chalice Coral. The cover is hand-canceled with a circular postmark from Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands, dated August 26, 1980. The text 'Coral Reefs USA Series of 1980' and 'Official First Day of Issue' are prominently displayed.