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We have for sale a GB 1916 WWI undelivered, double censored cover to Holland and returned to sender. Sent from Swindon on 14 June 1916 to Holland, Netherlands, it was opened and sealed with a white “opened by censor.” numbered 1146 on the way out. The item was returned via London undelivered. It was re-opened on its return and re-sealed with a blue “opened by censor. Return to sender.” number 1213 (in pen) label. An undelivered, ‘for reason stated’ cachet with further information in purple was struck. No obvious reason can be found on the envelope for its return, but has something to do with the censor. The return address at the now grade II listed farm house The Lynch has a penned large capital MLA above it that appears to not tie with the address.

Keywords: War WWI world war 1

Boîte de Timbres, Box of Stamps in English, is a well stocked philatelic shop in rural France and has traded in the UK and France for over 40 years. We stock stamps from the entire world, both classical philately and thematic topical issues. We also have an extensive selection of postal history. If you are looking at buying supplies for your stamp collection, we can help with that too. Besides items for stamp collectors, we have other ephemera such as Pokemon. Buy online through our eBay auctions and listings, or just watch what we put up for sale, and you will get an idea of our diverse stock.

Stamp collecting is still the world’s most popular hobby. It is one of those rare leisure activities that can last a lifetime, from childhood to our last breath. As interest grows in the hobby, often more in-depth studies develop. This is Philately.

You will find us in the small commune of Usson-du-Poitou within the Poitou-Charentes. This is one of the most beautiful areas of France, often overlooked by visitors from outside of France. Visit us and indulge yourself in your hobby.