Lot
1424 
1938, 30¢ Presidential, tied by "New York, N.Y. Feb 17, 1945" machine cancel on "Prisoner of War Post Card" to Germany at the 30¢ per ½ oz. airmail rate, endorsed "Via AirMail" and from "Prisoner of War Camp, Camp Howze Co #9", purple "Dispatch Post Office, 8 Feb 1945, Prisoner of War Camp, Camp Howze" time handstamp, black "11897, U.S. Censor" handstamp; light water stains, F.-V.F. and scarce POW use. Scott No. 830 Estimate $150 - 200.
Postage on this Prisoner of War post card was free if sent via surface mail, but air mail service was requested. Since air mail post card rate did not exist until June 1, 1954, letter mail rate was required. The 30¢ rate was effective April 28, 1939 to Oct. 31, 1946.
Realized: $190