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World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 807
Description:
"Admiral Halsey"
A three-cent United States Scott 807 is tied to this cachet cover postmarked Chicago, Illinois, May 5, 1943, Uptown Station. The cachet designer is Matthew J. Huss who used Diana as a signatory device (see the proper left shoulder of Halsey's portrait).
Date:
May 5, 1943
Markings:
CHICAGO, ILL. / MAY 5 / 1 PM / 1943 / UPTOWN STA. [cancel]
ADMIRAL HALSEY; Diana [cachet]
Lithographed by M. J. Huss, Evanston, Illinois. [reverse side on flap]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.361
Place of Origin:
Illinois
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
