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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 900
Description:
"The Hope And Pride Of America"
Servicemen and emblems of the Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Air Corps create the cachet on this cover postmarked Buffalo, New York, July 9, 1942. A two-cent United States Scott 900 is tied to the cover with the boxed slogan Buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Walter Poppenger of Akron, Ohio, published the cachet.
Date:
July 9, 1942
Markings:
BUFFALO / JUL 9 / 7:30 PM / 1942 / N.Y.; BUY / DEFENSE SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS [cancel]
THE HOPE AND PRIDE / OF AMERICA [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.376
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
New York
Collection:
