Description
Striking WWII home-front propaganda airmail cover from Cleveland, OH, Sep 21, 1944, with a bold two-color Kosko cachet: “LISTEN – DON’T BE NAP’IN / LET’S GET JAP’IN / BUY MORE BONDS.” Franked with the 8¢ Transport airmail (Scott C26)-the correct domestic airmail rate at the time-and addressed to Sharpsville, Indiana. The reverse shows a printed Cleveland address and a round multi-society member handstamp, characteristic of an active cachetmaker/servicer. I have not located another example of this exact “Don’t be Nap’in / Let’s Get Jap’in” Kosko design online, so it appears uncommon among Kosko patriotics. (Wartime slogan is presented for historical context.)
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Postmark: Cleveland, Ohio, Sep 21, 1944
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Cachet: Kosko imprint at lower left; two-color arrows border and “LISTEN” cartoon slogan design
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Stamp: 8¢ Airmail Transport, olive green (Scott C26)-pays the 8¢ domestic airmail rate in 1944
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Back: printed return “2450 W. 40th St., Cleveland, Ohio” and collector society membership handstamp with signature
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Scarcity: other Kosko patriotics are seen, but this exact slogan design is not commonly found
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Condition: light toning/soiling at right front, corner wear; mount/hinge stains on back; overall Fine presentation-please review photos
Single cover ships via eBay Standard Envelope (tracked). If you purchase 2+ covers or request rigid packing, I’ll upgrade to USPS Ground Advantage (tracked) and combine shipping.
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