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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic Cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 905
Description:
"We Did It Before, We Will Do It Again ... On To Victory"
A three-cent United States Scott 905 is tied to this cover by the boxed slogan: Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps. Postmarked Buffalo, New York, December 12, 1942. Ludwig W. Staehle of New York City was the cachet designer; Edward R. Jordan of Elmhurst, New York, was the publisher.
Date:
December 12, 1942
Markings:
3 BUFFALO / DEC 12 / 9 PM / 1942 / N.Y.; BUY / WAR SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS [cancel]
WE DID IT BEFORE, / WE WILL DO IT AGAIN / ON TO VICTORY; L.W. Staehle / N.Y. CITY; JORDAN ELMHURST N.Y. [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (8.89 x 16.51 cm)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.372
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
Massachusetts
Collection:
