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World War II Patriotic cover

Object Details

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
Data Source
National Postal Museum
Artist
Jacques Minkus
Date
September 27, 1943
Medium
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions
Height x Width: 3 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (8.89 × 16.51 cm)
Type
Covers & Associated Letters

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