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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 806
Description:
"Win The War ... On To Victory"
V for Victory hangs above the American eagle and shield in this design by Ludwig W. Staehle. A two-cent United States Scott 806 is tied to the cover by the boxed slogan Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps. Postmarked Buffalo, New York, January 8, 1943.
Date:
January 8, 1943
Markings:
BUFFALO / JAN 8 / 10 PM / 1943 / N.Y.; BUY / WAR SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS [cancel]
V / WIN THE WAR / "ON TO VICTORY"; L. W. STAEHLE N.Y. [cacht]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.396
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
New York
Collection:
