Description
Striking WWII-themed First Day Cover for the 2¢ Nations United for Victory (Scott #907), canceled Washington, D.C., Jan 14, 1943 with the FIRST DAY OF ISSUE killer. The cachet is the desirable Crosby photo cachet variety depicting the Japanese two-man submarine captured at Pearl Harbor and later toured for War Bond drives. Back is blank (no printed maker’s mark), which is typical for Crosby-ID is by the characteristic red frame with inset photo and caption.
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Stamp: 2¢ “Nations United for Victory” (Scott #907), pair franking on FDOI
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Postmark: Washington, D.C., Jan 14, 1943 (official first day)
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Cachet: Crosby photo-“Japanese Two-Man Sub”-sought by military/WWII topical collectors
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Addressed (typed) to Kansas City, MO; clean strike and strong cachet impression
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Condition: crisp, light natural toning/handling from age; no writing or marks on back; please view all photos for full details
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