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World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 905
Description:
"The Quickest, Surest Way You Can Help Win This War ... Buy Defense Bonds-Stamps Now"
Uncle Sam with sleeves rolled up and fists clenched stands behind the V for Victory in this cachet by an unknown source [possibly Edward Betts]. The three-cent United States Scott 905 is canceled by the lozenge-shaped killer of the flange/duplex handstamp postmarked Elsie, Michigan, February 20, 1943.
Date:
February 20, 1943
Markings:
ELSI / FEB 20 / 12 M / 1943 / MICH. [cancel]
THE QUICKEST, SUREST WAY / YOU CAN HELP WIN This WAR / BUY DEFENSE BONDS — STAMPS NOW [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.422
Place of Origin:
Michigan
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
