World War II Patriotic cover

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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.

Date

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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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source

National Postal Museum

Topic

World War II (1939-1945)

Covers & Letters

Metadata Usage

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Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm82f122bf7-78ae-4c9d-bbce-84601f16f4c9

Record ID

npm_2002.2035.416