World War II Patriotic cover

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Artist
Jacques Minkus
Description
"We Will Sacrifice Anything But Our Freedom"
Uncle Sam stands in front of the Declaration of Independence in this copyright 1943(?) cachet by Jacques Minkus. United States two-cent Scott 907 and one-cent Scott 908 are canceled by the postmark Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 5, September 27, 1943; and the boxed slogan Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps.
Sherman Catalog: 8836
September 27, 1943
Object number
2002.2035.113
Type
Covers & Associated Letters
Medium
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions
Height x Width: 3 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (8.89 × 16.51 cm)
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_2002.2035.113
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8c1b1b633-59e3-4b37-8237-1f383d80ebd8
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