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1945 (4 Apr) USA, Censored Prisoner of War Letter of a German (Luftwaffe) Air Force Soldier from Camp Como Mississippi to Germany, Censorship Postmark and Chemically Examined, Red Cross Transit Postmark

Germany / Other

The document features a circular "U.S. CENSOR 11703" postmark, confirming it was inspected and cleared by American military authorities before dispatch.

The normal blue stains are from the Censors chemical wash to look for invisible ink messages.

 

Provenance: Ex Werbizky.

Condition: Used.
Cover Censorship, Censor Postal History
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 58
October 12 - 26, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

A major auction showcasing exceptional rarities and distinguished collections. 9,570 lots of valuable stamps and postal history from around the world — a record-breaking auction and the largest sale in our history.

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