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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 802
Description:
"Mr. Hitler: Here We Come!"
The Statue of Liberty is flanked by every type of military armament in this large cachet. A three-cent United States Scott 802 is tied to this cover postmarked Ames, Iowa, March 4, 1942. This design was one of ten patriotic envelopes in a 10-cent packet marketed by Powers Press of Ames.
Date:
March 4, 1942
Markings:
AMES / MAR 4 / 6 PM / 1942 / IOWA [cancel]
Mr. Hitler: Here We Come! [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.370
Place of Origin:
Iowa
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
