Description: SS EDITH WHARTON WW II Liberty Ship first day cover postmarked at Fort Lauderdale, FL on Feb 9, 2018. Color printed photo cachet #7961 by Alvin Eckert #9964, USCS. Cover franked with a 15 cent Edith Wharton stamp (Sc#1832) and a 50 cent flag stamp (FDOI). The cover is for the ship that is part of a group of about 150 honoring WW II Liberty Ships named for famous Americans. Cover on an Archive Quality Envelope without gum on flap. Edith Wharton was a famous author of Age of Innocence was raised rich in New York City and spent much time in Europe. She also wrote House of Mirth and Ethan Frome. See her web pages for the details of her personal life and design efforts. SS Edith Wharton: this 441 foot cargo ship was built in Wilmington, NC in 1943. This proud vessel transported vital supplies to overseas US and Allied forces during WW II. Records show the ship's loss in 1945 to a mine in the Schelde Estuary. Seller has covers for over 200 different Liberty Ships named for Famous Americans. Check out my other items! These items make fine gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 3.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
End Time: 2023-09-21T02:22:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: United States
Color: Blue
Grade: Ungraded
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
Denomination: Forever Stamp
Year of Issue: 2018
Type: Cover
Liberty Ships: WW II
Quality: New
Author: Massachusetts
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
