USA Covers & Postcards
1945
Scott 929
IWO JIMA (MARINES)
First Day Cover featuring a single Scott 929 stamp. The cover is cancelled "WASHINGTON | D.C. | JUL 11 | 1945" and commemorates the US Marines capturing the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The 36-day assault, from 19th Feb 1945 to 26th Mar 26 1945, resulted in more than 26,000 American casualties, including 6,800 dead.
Scott 929
First Day Cover
First Day Cover
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Scott 934
ARMY ISSUE
First Day Cover featuring a single Scott 934 stamp. The cover is cancelled "WASHINGTON | D.C. | SEP 28 | 1945" and commemorates the role played by the US Army in the Second World War.
Scott 934
First Day Cover
First Day Cover
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Scott 935
NAVY ISSUE
First Day Cover featuring a single Scott 935 stamp. The cover is cancelled "ANNAPOLIS | MD. | OCT 27 | 1945" and commemorates the role played by the US Navy in the Second World War.
Scott 935
First Day Cover
First Day Cover
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Scott 936
NAVY ISSUE
First Day Cover featuring a single Scott 936 stamp. The cover is cancelled "NEW YORK | N.Y. | NOV 10 | 1945" and commemorates the role played by the US Coast Guard in the Second World War.
Scott 936
First Day Cover
First Day Cover
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