Description
Original WWII patriotic cover featuring the famous “Help Defeat Hitler by Calling Him by His Right Name – Schickelgruber!” cartoon cachet. Postmarked Des Moines, Iowa, Aug 27, 1944 and franked with the 3¢ “Win the War” (Scott 905) stamp paying the contemporary first-class rate. The reverse shows the maker’s imprint, WILLIAM A. TEMPLE, 5136 INGERSOLL, DES MOINES, IOWA, confirming this documented Temple design. Addressed to Sharpsville, Indiana.
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Maker-attributed propaganda cachet by William A. Temple (Des Moines, 1944)
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Bold, period machine cancel; mailed usage enhances historical interest
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Popular “Schickelgruber” Allied propaganda theme targeting Hitler
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Classic 3¢ Win the War stamp; desirable WWII home-front postal history
Condition:
Clean, presentable example with a strong strike on the front. Normal light age toning and a touch of foxing at the flap; no tears noted. Please view all photos for your assessment.
Notes:
From a quality WWII patriotic collection. We offer combined shipping on covers.
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