Description
A striking WWII patriotic cover postmarked Marshall Pass, Colorado, Dec 7, 1942-the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor-with the desirable machine slogan cancel “REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR.” Bold red-and-blue “HIS V FOR VICTORY – All-Out Production” cachet at left and the 3¢ Win the War stamp (Scott #905) tied by the slogan. On the reverse is the purple handstamp, “Mailed from Marshall Pass, Colorado Alt. 10,845 – World’s Highest Railroad P.O.”-a great small-office railroad tie-in.
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Date & slogan synergy: Dec. 7, 1942 paired with “Remember Pearl Harbor”
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Small-office appeal: Marshall Pass railroad post office, high-elevation novelty
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Patriotic cachet: “V for Victory / All-Out Production,” strong wartime theme
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Topical crossover: Pearl Harbor, WWII slogans, Colorado & railroad postal history
Condition: Front is clean and vibrant with crisp strike; light toning and old adhesive marks on the back from flap/gum as shown. No tears or repairs noted. Please view all photos for your own assessment. Combined shipping offered on multiple covers.
A scarce and eye-catching combination of anniversary date, slogan cancel, small Colorado RPO origin, and a dramatic patriotic cachet-ready for a WWII, Pearl Harbor, or Colorado postal history collection.
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