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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Description:
"On To Victory For Liberty"
The Statue of Liberty holds her hands up in the V for Victory sign in this 1943 copyright cachet by Jaques Minkus. United States two-cent Scott 907 and one-cent Scott 908 are tied to the cover by the boxed slogan: Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps. Postmarked Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1943.
Date:
December 24, 1943
Markings:
PHILADELPHIA, PA 5 / DEC 24 / 7:30 PM / 1943; BUY / WAR SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS [cancel]
ON TO VICTORY / FOR LIBERTY [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.416
Place of Origin:
Pennsylvania
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
