Description
Vivid WWII patriotic cover with the American Art Service cachet, “I’M OUT TO WIN THE SCRAP DRIVE IN OUR DIVISION!” Postmarked Minneapolis, MN (Oct 1943). Franked with the U.S. 6¢ Transport Plane (Scott C25) correctly paying the 1943 domestic airmail rate; a Newfoundland 7¢ airmail (Scott C19) was added as a philatelic decoration. Nice bonus: original Northwest Airlines “AIR MAIL” etiquette-especially fitting for a Minneapolis-origin cover. Please view all photos; we offer combined shipping on covers.
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Cachet: American Art Service, 1942 “Scrap Drive” tank design; documented AAS issue
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Stamps: U.S. 6¢ Transport (C25) tied by 1943 cancel; Newfoundland 7¢ (C19) added, not valid for U.S. postage
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Label: Northwest Airlines airmail etiquette (instructional label)
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Why collectors like it: WWII patriotic + airline topical + mixed-franking eye appeal from a Minneapolis origin
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Rarity note: AAS patriotics were widely produced; this exact cachet is known, but this combination with NWA etiquette and Newfoundland 7¢ is less commonly seen
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Condition (see photos): light even toning, mild edge/corner wear, clear cachet colors, legible cancel; address in pencil
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