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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 905
Description:
"Freedom and Liberty Will Be Restored to...Greece"
The Walter Poppenger cachet depicts the U.S. and Greek flags above the Parthenon. Two U.S. stamps, both Scott 905, are affixed.
Date:
November 5, 1944
Markings:
U.S. / NOV / 5 / 1944 / NAVY [cancel]
PASSED BY / are / NAVAL CENSOR [censor handstamp and initials, in lower right corner]
FREEDOM / AND / LIBERTY / WILL BE / RESTORED / to / GREECE [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.174
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
New York
Collection:
