World War II Patriotic cover

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Artist
Jacques Minkus
Description
"Liberty Above All--For All"
The Statue of Liberty and American eagle rest in the V for Victory symbol. A five-cent United States Scott 921 is canceled with a First Day of Issue slogan killer. The cover is postmarked Washington, D.C., November 2, 1944. This cachet was a product of Jacques Minkus.
Sherman Catalog: 4122
November 2, 1944
Object number
2002.2035.79
Type
Covers & Associated Letters
Medium
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Place of Origin
District of Columbia
Place of Destination
Illinois
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 921
National Postal Museum
Topic
World War II (1939-1945)
Covers & Letters
Record ID
npm_2002.2035.79
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm829d8d410-013d-495e-adcb-81058ab60243

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