World War II Patriotic cover

National Postal Museum

Object Details

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.
December 24, 1943
Object number
2002.2035.416
Type
Covers & Associated Letters
Medium
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Place of Destination
Illinois
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 907
Scott Catalogue USA 908
National Postal Museum
Topic
World War II (1939-1945)
Covers & Letters
Record ID
npm_2002.2035.416
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm82f122bf7-78ae-4c9d-bbce-84601f16f4c9

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