American Institute of Architects Centennial – Ken Boll Cachet Craft

The cachet by Ken Boll for Cachet Craft features a bold two-color (brown and golden orange) illustration of an American cityscape with diverse architectural styles including skyscrapers, classical buildings, and smaller structures, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the American Institute of Architects. Text below reads '100TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS.' The 3-cent purple/violet stamp depicts a stylized architectural column capital and is inscribed 'CENTENNIAL / AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS / 1957 / UNITED STATES POSTAGE.' The machine cancel from New York, N.Y. dated February 23, 1957 includes the slogan 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.' The cover is unaddressed and in excellent condition.

This First Day Cover celebrates the 100th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects, featuring a detailed cachet by Ken Boll with a cityscape in shades of brown and golden orange. The stamp, Scott #1089, is a 3-cent purple stamp with the text 'Centennial American Institute of Architects 1957' and a symbolic design. The cover bears a circular machine postmark from New York, N.Y., dated February 23, 1957. The envelope is unaddressed and in excellent condition, with additional text 'First Day of Issue' and 'United States Postage' visible.