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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 907
Description:
"Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness"
The eagle and V for Victory are superimposed upon a portion of the original Old Glory flag. A two-cent United States Scott 907 is tied to the cover with the boxed slogan Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps. Postmarked Buffalo, New York, September 23, 1943; note that the year in the cancellation is inverted. The cachet designer is Ludwig W. Staehle of New York City; the publisher was Edward Jordan of Elmhurst, New York.
Date:
September 23, 1943
Markings:
3 BUFFALO / SEP 23 / 9:30 PM / 1943 / N.Y.; BUY / WAR SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS [cancel]
V / "LIFE, / LIBERTY / AND THE / PURSUIT OF / HAPPINESS"; L.W. Staehle N.Y. CITY; JORDAN ELMHURST N.Y. [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.377
Place of Destination:
New York
Place of Destination:
New York
Collection:
