SCOTT: #905 WIN THE WAR 3¢ 1942 PLATE BLOCK OF SIX MNHOG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

905

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Plate Block

Year of Issue

1942

Item Description

Condition: as shown in photos

Grade: Ungraded
Stamp Category: CommemorativeValue: 3¢, First Class Mail RateFirst Day of Issue: July 4, 1942First Day City: Washington, DCQuantity Issued: 20,642,793,310Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and PrintingPrinting Method: Rotary PressFormat: Sheets of 400Perforations: 11 X 10 1/2Color: PurpleWhy 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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gil (4685)

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07/11/2007

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Held Boys Philatelics

Item Location

Texas, United States

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United States

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