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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 901
Description:
"V for Victory ... Thumbs Up!"
A hand gives the thumbs up sign over the V for Victory. Flags of the United States and Britain are linked with the Victory icon. A three-cent United States Scott 901 is affixed to this serviceman's cover postmarked Scott Field, Illinois, June 12, 1942.
The cachet was designed by Ludwig W. Staehle of New York City (see marks below the hand) and printed by Fleetwood Covers (copyright 1941) of Pleasantville, New York.
Date:
June 12, 1942
Markings:
SCOTT FIELD / JUN 12 / 8 AM / 1942 / ILL. [cancel]
V FOR VICTORY. / THUMBS UP! [cachet]
L. W. STAEMLE - N.Y.C. [below the wrist of the hand]; COPYRIGHT 1941 BY Fleetwood [cachet]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.579
Place of Origin:
Illinois
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
