Description
Striking WWII patriotic cover featuring the baseball-themed “ALLIES vs. AXIS” cachet that tallies the war like a ballgame-ending with “Strike Three-Japan Going Out.” Franked with the 3¢ Win the War stamp and postmarked Elgin, Kansas, Sep 1, 1945-the eve of Japan’s formal surrender-this piece neatly ties home-front morale art to a pivotal date.
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Baseball cartoon cachet “Allies vs. Axis” with inning-style war progress
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3¢ Win the War (Scott 905); correct domestic letter rate
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Clear ELGIN, KANS. SEP 1, 1945 circular cancel
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Addressed to a U.S. Navy recipient in Encinitas, California (nice crossover appeal)
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Desirable crossover for WWII home-front, patriotic cachet, and sports philately collectors
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Condition: clean, legible cancel and address; light toning/handling consistent with age; flap intact; see all photos for exact condition
A scarce baseball-themed patriotic that displays beautifully and captures the closing moments of WWII. We offer combined shipping on postal covers-add others and save. Please view all photos.
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