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3c Win the War large die proof
Object Details
- Description
- The Bureau of Engraving and Printing staff attached this Win the War large die proof to plate proof 22941 to indicate the correct color purple ink as P-262-R. Issued on July 4, 1942, the “Win the War” stamp featured thirteen stars and an eagle whose wings formed a V for “victory.” Twenty billion copies were ultimately issued, transforming everyday correspondence into an agent of patriotism.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- July 4, 1942
- Object number
- 0.242263.3800
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Type
- Bureau Plate Proofs
- Medium
- paper; ink (violet) / engraving
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 8 x 6 in. (20.32 x 15.24 cm)
- Place
- United States of America
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- On View
- Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 905P1
- Topic
- National Stamp Collection
- Record ID
- npm_0.242263.3800
- Usage
- Not determined
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