Description
Original WWII soldier’s-mail cover sent from APO 464 (Fifth U.S. Army in Italy) and hand-signed by Chaplain Karl W. Scheufler of the 1106 Engineer Combat Group. Bold boxed unit corner card at upper left, U.S. Army Postal Service machine cancel JUL 1, 1945 (700A), and addressed to Philadelphia 11, Pa (city zone format used before ZIP Codes). Reverse bears a neat receiver stamp REC’D JUL 9 1945, showing an 8-day transit-typical for late-war APO mail.
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Scarce chaplain-signed WWII military postal history item tied to the Fifth Army
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Distinctive boxed unit corner card (“Chaplain Karl W. Scheufler / 1106 Engineer Combat Group / A.P.O. #464 / c/o P.M., N.Y.C.”)
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Clean U.S. Army Postal Service machine cancel with clear date and “A.P.O.” killer bars
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Pre-ZIP “Philadelphia 11” zone addressing adds a nice period marker
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Desirable collecting intersections: APO 464 / Engineers / Chaplains / Italy theater, 1945
Condition: Light even toning from age; small corner/edge wear; two old mount marks and flap toning on reverse as shown. Cover only (no contents). Please view all photos for the best sense of condition and details. We offer combined shipping on postal covers.
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