Description
A striking WWII U.S. Army Postal Service cover from the Aleutians theater. Stampless “Free” soldier’s mail with a bold APO cancel and boxed censor handstamp, and a scarce patriotic “There’ll Always Be an England” red-flag/map label quoting Shakespeare-an eye-catcher that ties American service in the North Pacific to Britain’s home-front morale.
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Postmark: U.S. ARMY POSTAL SERVICE APO 986, Dec 28, 1944 (Aleutian Islands/Amchitka service)
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Franking: Manuscript “Free” (authorized military mail privilege)
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Censoring: Purple boxed PASSED BY U.S. ARMY EXAMINER handstamp
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Patriotic label: “There’ll Always Be an England,” red flag over the map of Great Britain, Shakespeare quote below-an uncommon variant not often seen in this exact artwork
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Addressed to: Mr. Oswald Reuss, Northampton, Massachusetts (typed address)
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Extras: Sender’s signature at lower left; clean machine wavy-line killer
Condition: Clean and presentable with light age toning and routine edge/corner wear from handling; strong strikes and bright label. Please view all photos to judge condition.
Shipping: We offer combined shipping on covers.
A compelling crossover piece for WWII military postal history, Aleutians APO, censored mail, and patriotic label collectors.
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