Description
Seldom-seen WWII patriotic cover featuring the dramatic “INDIA AROUSED” tiger cachet signed NEAL, mailed with a Branch & Augusta R.P.O. TR 18 cancel dated Sep 19, 1944. Franked with the period 3¢ Centenary of the Telegraph (Scott 924). Reverse bears the printed return for Scott Nixon, Augusta, GA-a noted promoter of event and patriotic covers.
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Bold “INDIA AROUSED – Beware Japan / You are treading on dangerous soil” NEAL cachet (roaring tiger)
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Railway Post Office tie: Branch & Augusta R.P.O., Train 18, 9/19/1944
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Scott 924 correctly used for the era; clean machine cancel ties the stamp
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Desirable crossover collecting areas: WWII patriotics, India/Asia theme, RPO, and home-front propaganda
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Addressed to William V. Jarrett, Sharpsville, Indiana; attractive typewritten address
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Scarcer NEAL design that appears far less often than common WWII cachets
Condition: Light toning and small smudge at left front; minor edge/corner wear; faint moisture shadows on the reverse flap from handling/age. Overall solid presentation for an 80-year-old patriotic cover. Please view all photos for the best assessment. We offer combined shipping on covers.
A strong example that combines a striking WWII cachet with a railway post office cancel-great crossover appeal for multiple specialties.
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