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World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 905
Description:
"Invest In Freedom! For Victory Buy United States War Bonds and Stamps" [front]
A three-cent United States Scott 905 is affixed to the cover postmarked Jamestown, New York, October 27, 1943. On the reverse is this harsh Uncle Sam with the political message:
"Remember ... You're An American ... Live! Think! Act! The American Way. AmericanISM ... The Only 'Ism' Worthy of Loyalty."
See the MN-3 in red in the upper right corner above the postage stamp. G. Malcolm Nichols published the cachet.
Date:
October 27, 1943
Markings:
JAMESTOWN / OCT 27 / 9:30 AM / 1943 / N.Y. [cancel]
Invest in Freedom!
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.257
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
Ohio
Collection:
