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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Scott Catalogue USA: 905
Description:
"Here's A Letter For ... Pvt. First-Class Joseph Saber"
This 1942 cartoon cachet by Porto-Server of Chicago, Illinois, reflects the excitement of Mail Call for any serviceman. A horizontal pair of three-cent United States Scott 905 are tied to this cover by the postmark Chicago, Illinois, January 7, 1943 and the boxed slogan Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps. The 6-cent postage paid for air mail delivery — see the Via Air Mail label attached.
Date:
January 7, 1943
Markings:
CHICAGO, ILL. / JAN 7 / 10:30 AM / 1943 / AIRMAIL (cancel)
BUY WAR SAVINGS / BONDS AND STAMPS (killer in oblong box)
HERE'S / A LETTER FOR ___ (cachet)
COPYRIGHT 1942 BY PORTO-SERVER — CHICAGO (bottom left corner)
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
9.7 x 22.5 cm (3 13/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.609
Place of Origin:
Illinois
Place of Destination:
Michigan
Collection:
