Claude
The cachet features an olive/gold outline map of Idaho with a pioneer covered wagon and oxen scene at the bottom, commemorating Idaho's 50th Anniversary of Statehood (1890-1940), with 'FIRST DAY COVER' printed within the map. A block of four USA 25-cent Idaho Mountain Bluebird stamps is affixed, each showing a bright blue Mountain Bluebird perched on a post with mountain scenery behind. The cover bears a circular machine cancel from Boise, ID dated January 6, 1990, with a 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE' slug cancel. The cover has a signature in cursive and shows minor toning/staining on the left side.
Mistral
This First Day Cover commemorates the 50th anniversary of Idaho's statehood (1890-1940) and the centennial of statehood (1990). The cachet features a gold-outlined map of Idaho with key locations labeled, including Boise, Sun Valley, and Iron Hill. Below the map, a pioneer scene depicts a covered wagon pulled by oxen, representing the state's early settlement. The block of four 25-cent stamps showcases the Mountain Bluebird, Idaho's state bird, perched on a wooden fence against a backdrop of mountains. The postmark is a circular, machine-applied cancellation from Boise, ID, dated January 6, 1990. The cover also bears the signature 'Frank Church' in the lower left, indicating it was autographed. The condition of the cover shows minor toning on the left side.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)
