1994 Gravure Variable-Denomination Eagle Shield Coil with Dual Cancels

This First Day Cover commemorates the Gravure Variable-Denomination Vertical Perforations Coil stamps issued in 1994. The cachet artwork, printed in red and dark blue/teal, features a large reproduction of the stamp design showing a USA eagle shield with wings and stars, accompanied by the text 'GRAVURE VARIABLE-DENOMINATION' and 'Vertical Perforations Coil First Day Cover.' Two stamps are affixed: one denominated $0.52 and one $0.29, both featuring the same eagle shield design in red and blue. Two circular date stamp cancellations from Merrifield, VA are present — one official (zip 22081) and one unofficial USPS bullseye cancel (zip 22116), both dated February 19, 1994.

This First Day Cover features a detailed cachet with a red and dark blue design resembling the Eagle Shield stamp, including a central shield with vertical stripes, a bald eagle, and draped flags on either side. The text 'GRAVURE VARIABLE-DENOMINATION' is printed above the cachet, with 'Vertical Perforations Coil First Day Cover' below it. Two stamps are affixed: a $0.52 denomination in red and blue with a similar shield design, and a $0.29 denomination with the same design. Both stamps are cancelled with circular postmarks, one official and one unofficial (bullseye), both dated February 19, 1994, from Merrifield, VA.