Description
WWII patriotic Special Delivery cover postmarked Green Bay, Wisconsin, Oct 12, 1944, addressed to Collectors Surplus Co., Kansas City 2, MO. Left-side patriotic cachet reads “Victory – Land of Liberty” with DEB monogram (commonly attributed to Donald E. Buxton). Properly franked for the period with 6¢ John Quincy Adams “Prexie” (Scott #811) covering double-weight first-class postage and 10¢ Special Delivery “Messenger on Motorcycle” (Scott #E15) paying the special-delivery fee in effect prior to the Nov. 1, 1944 increase. Reverse shows sender Mrs. M. F. Conwell, 1247 Dausman St., Green Bay, Wis. and a Kansas City receiving mark. Please view all photos for details and condition.
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Authentic 1944 Special Delivery usage with correct 6¢ + 10¢ franking
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Patriotic DEB cachet: Victory – Land of Liberty
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Historical addressee: Collectors Surplus Co. (a war-era hobby firm)
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Clear cancels; attractive postal history from the WWII home front
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Condition: light toning/handling and minor edge wear consistent with age; no enclosure present
“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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