1937 Sc 794 5c Army Navy FDC, Admiral, Postmaster, etc signatures, to Wunder

Description: ARMY NAVY COMMEMORATIVE ISSUES of 1937 SCOTT 794, 5 cent issue FIRST DAY of ISSUE CANCEL SIGNED by NUMEROUS OFFICIALSSEE DETAILS ON THESE PERSONALITIES BELOWR. E. FELLERS -- Superintendent, Division of StampsDAVID FOOTE SELLERS -- Admiral WILLIAM AUGUST STROHM -- Postmaster, Annapolis MD David Foote Sellers was born in Austin, Texas at an Army Post, on 4 February 1874, the son of Major Edwin E. Sellers and Mrs. (Olive Lay Foote) Sellers. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy as a Naval Cadet from New Mexico and entered the Academy on 1 May 1890. Graduated on 8 June 1894, fifth in his class, he served the two years at sea then required by law, and was commissioned Ensign in the United States Navy on 1 July 1896. Through subsequent promotions, he attained the rank of Rear Admiral on 2 June 1927, held the temporary rank of Vice Admiral in 1932-1933, and that of Admiral in 1933-1934. After his retirement on 1 March 1938, he was commissioned in the grade of Admiral on the Retired List of the Navy effective 16 June 1942 (Act of Congress). William August Strohm (1887 - 1955) Postmaster at Annapolis, Md., 1934-51 ADDRESSEE: MISS DORIS VIOLA WUNDER of NEW ORLEANS A SHOWPIECE FOR ANY COLLECTION! American Philatelic Society dealer member American Numismatic Association life member Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Price: 93.5 USD

Location: Perryville, Arkansas

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