1980 Coral Reefs Series - Four US Territories

The ArtCraft cachet features detailed black-and-white engraved artwork depicting an underwater coral reef scene with four types of coral labeled: Elkhorn Coral (Florida), Chalice Coral (American Samoa), Finger Coral (Hawaii), and Brain Coral (Virgin Islands), along with tropical fish and a shipwreck in the background. The stamp is a 15-cent Coral Reefs USA issue showing Elkhorn Coral in blue-toned waters with small fish, printed in color. The cancellation is a machine cancel from Charlotte Amalie, VI dated August 26, 1980, with ZIP code 00801, reading 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.' The cover is unaddressed and in excellent condition.

The cachet artwork features a detailed underwater scene with four types of coral: Elkhorn Coral (Florida), Chalice Coral (American Samoa), Finger Coral (Hawaii), and Brain Coral (Virgin Islands). The scene includes tropical fish and a shipwreck in the background, with muted grayscale tones. The stamp showcases Elkhorn Coral in vibrant orange against a blue sky background. The postmark is a circular cancellation with 'Charlotte Amalie, Aug 26, 1980' and a ZIP code. The envelope is in good condition with clear printing and no visible damage.