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World War II Civil Censorship

Handstamp Type 1
A heavily serifed and sloping font that can be found in a great variety of sizes and colours. Used from the
beginning of the war in September 1939 until May 1940. Envelope initialled by censor.

                                                                                                                         23 September 1939
                                                                                                                   Bo to York, United Kingdom.

                                                                                                                        Postmarked on TPO.
                                                                                                                          Violet handstamp.

                                           31 January 1940 - Freetown to Alton, United Kingdom. Red handstamp.
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