Lot 757
1938, 5¢ Monroe, tied by "Fall River, Mass. Aug 22, 1939" machine cancel on cover to Cornwall, England, typed "S/S Queen Mary" endorsement, forwarded several times, "London, 1 Sep 1939" machine cancel with "Road Users Take Care Avoid Risks" slogan cancel, another slogan strike from Paddington on reverse, F.-V.F.Scott No. 810 Estimate $150 - 200.
At this time, Germany was bombing England. Lights were turned off so bombers couldn't see the buildings. This created risks when driving, and this slogan machine cancel alerts drivers to the danger.
Realized: $110