Claude
The cachet features a black-and-white photographic collage of iconic modern American architectural landmarks including the Willis (Sears) Tower, Chrysler Building, and what appears to be Eero Saarinen's TWA Terminal, with red text reading 'Official First Day of Issue' and 'Masterworks of Modern American Architecture.' The stamp depicts the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC at 37 cents, showing a dramatic angular architectural detail in dark tones. The rectangular machine cancellation reads 'First Day of Issue, May 19, 2005, Masters of Modern American Architecture, Las Vegas, NV 89119.' The cover is in excellent condition with crisp printing.
Mistral
This First Day Cover features a detailed black-and-white photographic cachet showcasing iconic American skyscrapers, including the Willis (Sears) Tower, Chrysler Building, and the TWA Terminal by Eero Saarinen. The 37-cent stamp displays the National Gallery of Art with bold architectural lines. The cover is cancelled with a machine postmark dated May 19, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV. The text 'Official First Day of Issue' and 'Masterworks of Modern American Architecture' is prominently displayed.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)
