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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 907
Description:
"A Real American ... General Douglas MacArthur"
The thermographed cachet by George V. Sadworth shows MacArthur saluting. A two-cent United States Scott 907 is tied to the cover with the boxed slogan Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps. The cover is postmarked Buffalo, New York, April 26, 1943.
Date:
April 26, 1943
Markings:
1 BUFFALO / APR 26 / 7:30 PM / 1943 / N.Y.; BUY / WAR SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS [cancel]
A REAL AMERICAN / GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR [cancel]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.201
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
New York
Collection:
