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Vintage WWI & WWII U.S. Military Postcard Lot – Incredible Postal History (1918 & 1941)This is a fantastic, historically rich lot of vintage U.S. military postcards spanning both World War I and World War II. This collection is a treasure trove for military ephemera, postal history, and deltiology collectors alike, featuring authentic wartime postmarks, specialized slogan cancellations, and handwritten correspondence from soldiers.Lot Highlights & Postal History:
• World War I Era (1918): Includes highly desirable World War I postmarks. Notable pieces include a crisp May 23, 1918, postmark from Camp Grant, Illinois, paired with a green 1-cent Washington stamp, and an April 18, 1918, Camp Grant machine cancellation featuring a clear, historic \"BUY U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS / THIRD LIBERTY LOAN\" home-front slogan cancellation stamp.
• World War II Era (1941): Features cards from the critical pre-Pearl Harbor mobilization era of early 1941 (dated April 10 and April 15, 1941) postmarked from Rockford, Illinois (adjacent to the reactivated Camp Grant), utilizing the green 1-cent industry/defense stamps.
• Diverse Military Installations: This geographically diverse lot includes correspondence and views tied to major American training and logistical hubs, including Camp McCoy (Wisconsin), the legendary coastal artillery post at Fort Monroe (Virginia), and Philadelphia (Pennsylvania).
• Fascinating Soldier Correspondence: The cards feature legible, handwritten messages from troops detailing base life, training routines, and classic soldier humor (including notes about training and sergeants), providing an intimate, firsthand look at American military life during global conflict.Condition Note:
These are authentic, postally used vintage items. They show minor, expected corner and edge wear consistent with age, transit, and storage over the last 85 to 100+ years. The postmarks, stamps, and handwriting remain remarkably clear, legible, and well-preserved. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to judge the exact condition of each card.
