1942 3c Win the War

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U.S. #905
3¢ Win the War

Issue Date: July 4, 1942
City: Washington, D.C.
Quantity: 20,642,793,310
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforations: 11 x 10.5
Color: Violet

U.S. #905, the Win the War stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. The center design is an eagle with its wings spread in the shape of a "V" for victory. The eagle is surrounded by 13 stars representing the original American colonies.

This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.