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World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 898
Description:
"The Eagle Has Talons ... Keep America Free In The Air"
An eagle is flying along with three biplanes in this cachet published by Jacques Minkus. A three-cent United States Scott 898 is affixed to the cover postmarked Washington, Pennsylvania, May 18, 1942.
Date:
May 18, 1942
Markings:
WASHINGTON, PA. / MAY 18 / 4 - PM / 1942 [cancel]
THE EAGLE HAS TALONS / KEEP AMERICA FREE IN THE AIR [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.369
Place of Origin:
Pennsylvania
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
