Description
Eye-catching WWII patriotic cover with Richard P. Boone artwork: “It’s Bye, Bye HITLER (THE CHUMP!) If You Buy, Buy BONDS!” in red and blue on buff envelope, with “Sponsored by I.C.G.” printed at footer. Postmarked Los Angeles, Oct 12, 1944 and franked with the 3¢ Corregidor, Manila Bay (Scott #925)-a near-issue usage from just two weeks after release. Reverse bears typed sender Bertha Kirkwood, 1518 W. 71st., Los Angeles 44, Cal. Clean, presentable example with strong colors; light handling/toning near stamp and minor age wear-please view all photos. We offer combined shipping on covers.
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Cachet maker: Richard P. Boone (WWII patriotic series)
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Slogan/design: “Bye, Bye Hitler (the chump) – Buy War Bonds!”; “Sponsored by I.C.G.”
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Postmark: Los Angeles, California, Oct 12, 1944
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Stamp: 3¢ Corregidor (Scott 925) tied by machine cancel; desirable contemporaneous use
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Back: Typed return address present; wartime postal zone “44” notation
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Condition: Bright cachet inks; small toning at stamp area and typical light edge/handling from the period
“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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