Original Item. Only One Available. War savings stamps were issued by the United States Treasury Department to help fund participation in World War I and World War II. Although these stamps were distinct from the postal savings stamps issued by the United States Post Office Department, the Post Office nevertheless played a major role in promoting and distributing war savings stamps. In contrast to Liberty Bonds, which were purchased primarily by financial institutions, war savings stamps were principally aimed at common citizens. During World War I, 25-cent Thrift stamps were offered to allow individuals to accumulate enough over time to purchase the standard 5-dollar War Savings Certificate stamp. When the Treasury began issuing war savings stamps during World War II, the lowest denomination was a 10-cent stamp, enabling ordinary citizens to purchase them. In many cases, collections of war savings stamps could be redeemed for Treasury Certificates or War Bonds.

This is a great WWII propaganda poster depicting a soldier with the text HE’S FIGHTING FOR YOU above him. At the bottom is the text Join the Club with a piece of paper reading:

A STAMP A DAY
… FOR THE MAN
WHO’S AWAY…

This poster is advertising war bond stamps, saying you should buy one stamp for every day that he is away. This was an emotionally charged propaganda campaign, tugging at the heartstrings of mothers and wives whose men were fighting in the war to shell out more money to the government.

The poster measures 22 x 28” and is in great shape overall with just fold marks. There is some minor edge tearing as well. The bottom reads:

US GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICER: 1943-O-502783 WSS 711

And at the other end it reads RETAIL V.D.C..

Ready to frame and display.