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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 905
Description:
"Stamp Out Aggression ... Win the War"
The American soldier charges into the fight for Victory. A three-cent United States Scott 905 is tied to the cover by a First Day of Issue slogan killer. Postmarked Washington, D.C., July 4, 1942. Cachet design by Cachet Craft Cover Service (Frederick B. Fitts) of Framingham, Massachusetts.
Date:
July 4, 1942
Markings:
WASHINGTON / JUL 4 / 9-AM / 1942 / D. C.; FIRST DAY OF ISSUE [cancel]
STAMP OUT AGGRESSION / WIN the WAR [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.3
Place of Origin:
District of Columbia
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
