Germany Wolfenbüt British Zone 1947 Censor Examined Cover Postage to Scotland

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Country

Germany

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
This is a postal envelope dating from March 11, 1947, sent from Wolfenbüttel, Germany, during the Allied occupation period. The envelope is addressed to Matron Mrs. Tilla König in Heathcot Blairs, Aberdeen, Scotland. It bears a 75 Pfennig German stamp and a postmark from Wolfenbüttel. The return address is for Abs. G. Pini at Klosterstr. 2 in Wolfenbüttel.The envelope features several notable markings. A stamp reading “MILITARY CENSORSHIP 1847 A” indicates the letter was processed through a military censorship channel, and multiple "OPENED BY EXAMINER 5663 P.C. 90" stamps show that the letter was opened and reviewed by British military censors. The phrase "Deutsch Privat" indicates that this was a personal communication, not official military correspondence, sent using the military postal system.This artifact highlights the use of military postal routes for civilian communication during the post-war occupation of Germany. It also underscores the importance given to information control during this period, even for private correspondence between individuals. This envelope provides a glimpse into civilian life and communication channels during a time of military control and occupation.

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