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World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 905
Description:
"Don't Forget:
To buy a Bunch of Bonds ..
To buy a Bunch of Bombs ...
To Bomb a Bunch of Bums!"
A three-cent United States Scott 905 is affixed to this austere cachet cover with a startling message. Postmarked Louisville, Kentucky, February 10, 1944. The cachet was published by Wesley Smith of Kirksville, Missouri.
Date:
February 10, 1944
Markings:
1 LOUISVILLE / FEB 10 / 10:30 PM / 1944 / KY. [cancel]
DON'T FORGET: / To buy a BUNCH of BONDS / To buy a BUNCH of BOMBS / To BOMB a BUNCH of BUMS! [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.59
Place of Origin:
Kentucky
Place of Destination:
Indiana
Collection:
