Metropolitan Opera Centennial 1883-1983

The colorful cachet by Doris Gold (signed and dated 1983) features a vibrant yellow and orange illustrated scene depicting the Metropolitan Opera house interior with performers and audience, accompanied by opera accessories including binoculars, white gloves, a red flower, envelopes, and a prominent green libretto book reading 'Theatre de l'Opera, Opera Comique, Libretto, Carmen.' The stamp is a 20-cent USA issue commemorating the Metropolitan Opera's centennial (1883-1983), depicting the opera house's ornate arched facade in gold and brown tones. The machine cancel reads 'New York, NY / Sep 14 / 1983 / 10001' with a 'First Day of Issue' slug to the right of the stamp. The cover is in excellent condition with vivid colors.

This First Day Cover celebrates the Metropolitan Opera's centennial (1883-1983) with a vibrant cachet by Doris Gold. The cachet features a whimsical illustration of the opera house interior, performers, and period accessories such as opera glasses, gloves, and a libretto for 'Carmen.' The 20-cent stamp showcases the Metropolitan Opera's ornate arched facade in gold and brown tones. The postmark is a circular cancellation with 'New York, NY' and the date 'Sep 14, 1983,' indicating it was issued on the first day of release. The cover is in excellent condition with clear, vivid colors.