This is an official Art Craft first day cover for the 1974 U.S. Christmas issue, featuring the 10¢ "Peace on Earth" stamp postmarked in New York, NY on November 15, 1974. The cachet depicts George Washington's Mount Vernon with its historic "Dove of Peace" weathervane prominently illustrated in an oval inset.
The 1974 Christmas stamp continued the U.S. Postal Service's long-running holiday series, using the dove-and-weathervane motif to evoke both seasonal goodwill and American heritage. The design ties directly to Mount Vernon, underscoring the nation's founding ideals of peace and unity during the mid-1970s.
A notable detail is the stamp's precancel printing, which was prepared specifically for first-day distribution, along with the Art Craft cachet's faithful reproduction of the actual Mount Vernon weathervane still visible today atop the estate's cupola.
This clean, well-centered cover makes an attractive addition to any Christmas topical or modern U.S. FDC collection, with strong display value and clear historical context.
