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JAMAICA POSTAL CENSORSHIP
Terminal Censorship: Blue Paper Label
Fora short period in April-May 1940 the familiar white resealing labels were replaced by labels printed
on blue paper. The reason is not known, but is presumed to be due to a shortage of white paper at
the local firm that printed them.
1940 (Sth April)
Cover from Walker's Wood to New York, USA
A cover mailed at Walker's Wood on 5th April 1940 and sent at the threepence surface mail rate to
New York City.
A.8 03N3d0
The letter was opened by the Jamaican Censorship Service and resealed with the newly-introduced
type of resealing label, printed on blue paper (JL12).
This example is the earliest recorded date of use.
