Description
A WWII patriotic cachet from Richard P. Boone’s “A Salute to …” series, honoring Lt. Samuel W. Magill of Ashtabula, Ohio-the text notes his famed 1944 surrender episode in France. Canceled Ashtabula, OH, Jan 27, 1945 and franked with the 3¢ 50th Anniversary of Motion Pictures (Scott #926). Reverse bears a pencil collector ID “Boone B31-b.” We offer combined shipping-please view all photos.
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Cachet maker: Richard P. Boone (WWII “A Salute” series)
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Subject: Lt. Samuel W. Magill; surrender of a German general and 20,000 troops referenced in cachet text
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Stamp (verified): Scott #926, 3¢ 50th Anniversary of Motion Pictures (1944)
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Postmark: Ashtabula, Ohio – Jan 27, 1945
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Back: Pencil “Boone B31-b” notation; no printed maker’s mark
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Scarcity: Boone’s Magill salute is documented but seldom seen; no identical active eBay comps found at time of listing
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Condition: Clean overall; light age toning and minor handling typical for period; flap mark on reverse; no contents. See photos for your own grade and any small flaws
“Single cover ships via eBay Standard Envelope (tracked). If you purchase 2+ covers or request rigid packing, I’ll upgrade to USPS Ground Advantage (tracked) and combine shipping.”
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