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War Insignia Stamp Album (1944 Hearst Corporation 2nd Series) comic books

  • Vol. 1
    War Insignia Stamp Album (1944 Hearst Corporation 2nd Series) Vol. 1

    Series 2 - Vol #1. Distributed by the Hearst Corporation. During World War II animation studios volunteered their services to create mascots and insignias for all branches of the military that wanted one. This booklet has 49 full color stamps (number 202-251) that were pasted into the matching text and number block. A short profile of each military unit plus the thinking and design behind the insignia are next to each stamp. Stamps are in both vertical and horizontal formats and measure a uniform 2-in. x 1 1/2-in. A unique collectible, beautifully produced. 7 3/4-in. x 10 1/4-in., 24 sepia-tone pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.