Postal Encounters At The Panama Canal

I was going through some of my covers when I came across a pair given me by the head of the Public Affairs department of the Panama Canal. I thought they might be fun to share.

The first is . . . . well, rather cute. One might say.


And inside:


Do you suppose the postmaster is trying to give a hint?

This second one is far more amusing to me as I only just really read it while preparing this topic. Here's the cover.


I do like that stamp. It does not appear that there was a printed stamp on the aerogramme itself. Turning it over reveals it was made in New Zealand by Croxley Stationary Limited.

And inside (I know, everybody can have a good laugh.

It has only been 15 years. She could still be collecting. Maybe I will write her back, send a few stamps. There is a return address after all.

Thus ends our short adventure for today.

Perhaps to be continued . . .

Ripper Smauggie !
love those clock face cancels/auxiliiary markings.

Maybe she's an SCF member