US Censor - Mexican Cover

Hi All

Can anyone give me any information on the U.S. censor marking on this Mexican cover. The Mexican cancellation is dated December 12, 1942.

Thanks a lot.

Chimo

Bujutsu

Civillian Censor stamp, similiar to Military Censor stamp.

These Censorship handstamps also identified the location of the Censor office. The four "O" at the bottom of the CDS indicate Laredo, Texas. Similarly, a three "O" device was used at San Antonio, Texas and a two "O" device was used at El Paso, Texas. There is probably one with a single "O", but I've not got a record of one.

Interesting

Thanks all for your input. Will state this information on my album page.

Chimo

Bujutsu

Nice! First one of it's kind I have seen.

Bujutsu,

Nice cover! Here is some more information for your collection:

The addressee, "19 So. LaSalle St." is in the heart of downtown Chicago (the Loop). The building was designed by Jenney & Mundie, built in 1893, and is noted among historians as a significant early example of the "Chicago School" of architecture. For postal historians, it was the Central office building of the YMCA (until the mid 1990's), hence the "Chicago Congregational" sub-addressee and note to "please forward."

--Kevin

Thanks for that stamp mole.

All of these little bits and pieces sure add up.

Chimo

Bujutsu

I find all those little bits and pieces part of the fun of collecting, too.

I have learned a lot of helpful knowledge here on SCF from you, Bujutsu, and a host of others. As a new member, I am happy to have the opportunity to give back, even if it's just a little extra trivia here and there.

--Kevin

We are glad to have you aboard stamp mole. All information big, or small, is always welcomed in here.

Chimo

Bujutsu

That's my B-day! Neat cover too!