Description
A charming WWII patriotic Christmas cover postmarked Santa Claus, Indiana – Dec 14, 1943, franked with the 3¢ violet “Win the War” (Scott 905). The cachet is a snowy U.S. Capitol scene presented as an applied sticker/label (not embossed)-a great crossover for holiday, patriotic, and place-name collectors. Addressed to Philadelphia with an Iowa return and shield seal on the flap.
Highlights
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Genuine SANTA CLAUS, IND. machine cancel with clear 1943 date
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Sticker/label cachet of the U.S. Capitol and flag; strong holiday appeal
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Correct 3¢ WWII domestic letter rate; stamp neatly tied by cancel
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Desirable mix of themes: Christmas, patriotic/Capitol, and Santa Claus postmark
Condition
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Clean front with bold cancel and vivid cachet sticker
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Light edge/handling wear; back shows mild toning along flap line; flap intact
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Please see all photos for a complete view of condition
A collectible wartime Christmas piece with the ever-popular Santa Claus, Indiana origin and a striking sticker cachet-ideal for upgrading a WWII or holiday postal history collection. We offer combined shipping on postal covers.
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