United States - Camp Lewis Cover 1918

Heres an interesting one.
Purchased this cover yesterday because of the YMCA labels on the back. Postmarked in Tacoma WA in 1918 with 3 1¢ Washingtons.



It's in sad shape, but still quite lovely. The paper resembles wood, and the image on the front is hand painted in what looks like india ink.

But the kicker was the date on the postmark. November 11, 1918. The LAST DAY OF WWI!

Here's a history of Camp Lewis.

http://www.historylink.org/File/8455

Fun looking cover with a lot going on. Nice.

The left stamp is not in its original position - note the cancel lines are not continuous. Likely popped off and was replaced a bit low. Still a very interesting cover.

I had noticed the shifted stamp, thought I'd mentioned it here. Thanks for pointing it out John B.