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World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 907
Description:
"Stop Waste!"
Uncle Sam, holding a rifle, points as he invokes conservation. The two-cent United States Scott 907 is canceled by the boxed slogan Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps. The cachet on this cover — postmarked Buffalo, New York, June 15, 1943 — was produced by Powers Press of Ames, Iowa. This design was one of ten patriotic envelopes in a 10-cent packet marketed by Powers Press.
Date:
June 15, 1943
Markings:
3 BUFFALO / JUN 15 / 8 PM / 1943 / N.Y. ; BUY / WAR SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS [cancel]
STOP WASTE! [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.378
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
New York
Collection:
