Claude
This FDC features a red-printed cachet depicting a cartoon devil holding a trident and a bottle of 'BOOZE XXX' labeled liquor, standing in flames with a sign reading 'ONE FOR THE ROAD.' The cachet theme emphasizes treatment and recovery from alcoholism, titled 'The Devil's Reward,' with educational text noting over one million recovered alcoholics in the United States. The stamp is the USA 18-cent 'Alcoholism - You can beat it!' issue in blue and red, cancelled with a machine cancel reading 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.' The postmark is a circular Washington, DC dated August 19, 1981, ZIP 20013. The insert (Image 2) is a detailed essay titled 'Combat Alcoholism' published by SOS Covers, New York, NY.
Mistral
The cachet features a red illustration of a cartoon devil holding a pitchfork and a bottle labeled 'BOOZE XXX', standing in flames with the text 'ONE FOR THE ROAD'. Below the illustration, text reads: 'Alcoholism is a treatable disease...'. The stamp, Scott #1927, features blue text 'Alcoholism You can beat it!' with a caduceus symbol. The postmark is a circular black cancellation with 'WASHINGTON DC 20013' and the date 'AUG 19 1981'. The cover is in excellent condition with clear printing and no visible damage.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)
