Claude
The cachet by GAMM Cachets features a pen-and-ink illustration of Christopher Columbus in period attire holding a ship's flag, with a sailing vessel (caravel) in the background, rendered in red and black. The title 'The Great Enterprise' appears in red at top, with subtitle 'The First Voyage of Columbus' and a quote from Columbus's letter to King Ferdinand. The 29-cent USA stamp depicts Columbus seeking Queen Isabella's support, showing figures gathered around a table. The circular postmark is from Christiansted, VI dated April 24, 1992, accompanied by a machine 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE' slug cancel.
Mistral
This First Day Cover features a detailed pen-and-ink cachet titled 'The Great Enterprise,' depicting Christopher Columbus holding a flag with a caravel ship in the background. The stamp shows Columbus seeking support from Queen Isabella, with the text 'First Voyage of Christopher Columbus Seeking Queen Isabella's Support.' The circular postmark is from Christiansted, VI, dated April 24, 1992. The cover includes a quote from Columbus's letter to King Ferdinand. The condition appears to be excellent, with clear and crisp artwork, stamp, and postmark.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)
