Description
A striking WWII patriotic airmail cover by Cleveland cachetmaker Michael Kosko, Jr. featuring the bold “HURRY-Boost Your Bond-buying Thru Payroll SAVINGS” design with red/blue “VIA AIR MAIL / PAR AVION” arrows. Postmarked Cleveland, Ohio, Sep 26, 1944 and correctly franked with the 8¢ Transport (Scott C26) paying the in-period domestic airmail rate.
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Maker: Kosko; tiny “KOSKO” imprint on front and his 2450 W. 40th St., Cleveland, Ohio address on back
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Postal history: 8¢ airmail usage dated 9/26/1944 (wartime rate period)
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Theme: Home-front propaganda promoting War Bond Payroll Savings-a popular, very collectible subject
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Condition: VF overall; vivid cachet and clean edges; light flap/hinge toning and collector club handstamp on reverse; no tears noted
A desirable piece of 1944 home-front postal history with an eye-catching patriotic cachet. Please view all photos for details. We combine shipping on covers to save you money.
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