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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 900
Description:
"For National Defense
United States Marine Corps ... On Land and Sea and in the Air"
The Marine mascot — the bulldog — and the Marine emblem illustrate this cacheted cover by George V. Sadworth of Woodhaven, New York. Postmarked Buffalo, New York, May 12, 1943. A two-cent United States Scott 900 is canceled by the boxed slogan Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Markings:
BUFFALO / MAY 12 / 6 PM / 1943 / N.Y.; BUY / WAR SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS [cancel]
For National Defense / UNITED STATES / MARINE CORPS / ON LAND AND SEA / AND IN THE AIR [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.52
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
New York
Collection:
