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1942 3c Win the War
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US #905
1942 Win the War
- Issued to further war effort
- Considered one of America’s greatest stamps
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 3¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: July 4, 1942
First Day City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 20,642,793,310
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Format: Sheets of 400
Perforations: 11 X 10 1/2
Color: Purple
Why the stamp was issued: The stamp was issued to encourage support for America’s involvement in World War II.
About the stamp design: The eagle on the stamp is from a photo of the Maritime Eagle, which had the words “SHIPS OF VICTORY” instead of “WIN THE WAR.” The eagle’s wings are spread in the shape of a “V” for victory. In the original photo, the eagle is perched on a ship’s anchor. This was changed to arrows for the stamp. The stamp design also includes 13 stars representing the original US colonies.
This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest American Stamps book.
First Day City: The Win the War stamp was issued on Independence Day in the nation’s capital.
History the stamp represents: America had entered World War II in early December 1941, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. Since that time, Americans were demanding stamps showing the nation’s resolve to win the war. Because the stamp was so popular, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing continued to produce the stamp until the war ended.
US #905
1942 Win the War
- Issued to further war effort
- Considered one of America’s greatest stamps
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 3¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: July 4, 1942
First Day City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 20,642,793,310
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Format: Sheets of 400
Perforations: 11 X 10 1/2
Color: Purple
Why the stamp was issued: The stamp was issued to encourage support for America’s involvement in World War II.
About the stamp design: The eagle on the stamp is from a photo of the Maritime Eagle, which had the words “SHIPS OF VICTORY” instead of “WIN THE WAR.” The eagle’s wings are spread in the shape of a “V” for victory. In the original photo, the eagle is perched on a ship’s anchor. This was changed to arrows for the stamp. The stamp design also includes 13 stars representing the original US colonies.
This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest American Stamps book.
First Day City: The Win the War stamp was issued on Independence Day in the nation’s capital.
History the stamp represents: America had entered World War II in early December 1941, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. Since that time, Americans were demanding stamps showing the nation’s resolve to win the war. Because the stamp was so popular, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing continued to produce the stamp until the war ended.
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