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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: C25
Description:
"Bonds Buy Bombs"
A bomb is exploding under a caricature of a Japanese officer in this cachet published by W. R. Threlkel and W. R. Tharp of Louisville, Kentucky. A six-cent United States Scott C25 (air mail postage) is affixed to this serviceman's cover postmarked Camp Beale, California, March 15, 1944.
Date:
March 15, 1944
Markings:
CAMP BEALE / MAR 15 / 4:30 PM / 1944 / Calif.; AIR MAIL [cancel]
BONDS / BUY / BOMBS [cachet]
AIR MAIL
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.14
Place of Origin:
California
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
