1947 U.S. Airmail Postal Card to Germany – Censored Post-WWII Correspondence

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Item Specifics

Country

United States

Stamp Type

Postal Cards - Air Mail - Military

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1947

Item Description

A rare and historical 1947 U.S. airmail entire postal card, sent from the United States to Germany in the early post-WWII era. This postal item was subjected to Allied censorship, a standard practice for transatlantic mail during the occupation period.

This postal card is franked with a 1-cent Thomas Jefferson imprinted postal card issue, with additional U.S. postage stamps:

Two 3-cent Thomas Jefferson (purple) stamps
One 10-cent John Tyler (brown) stamp
The card bears multiple postal markings, including:

"VIA AIR MAIL" handstamp, indicating priority handling
New York postmark (April 28, 1947) confirming its departure
Censorship marking (Civil Censorship Frankfurt, "B" FFM)
Handwritten message in German on the reverse, dated April 26, 1947, reflecting personal communication in the challenging years of post-war Germany
Key Features:
✅ Authentic 1947 U.S. airmail entire postal card sent to occupied Germany
✅ Multi-stamp franking featuring Thomas Jefferson and John Tyler issues
✅ U.S. and Allied Censorship markings, highlighting post-WWII communication control
✅ Clear New York postmark (April 28, 1947)
✅ Handwritten German message, adding historical depth
✅ Excellent postal history collectible for WWII, airmail, and censorship enthusiasts

Handwritten Message (German Transcription & English Translation)
Dated April 26, 1947

German (Original Text):
Vorige Woche sind Fett und Zucker an Sie abgegangen. Alle Briefe sind angekommen, aber Tante bittet, dass Sie, wenn möglich, eine Schreibmaschine brauchen. Auch muss Martha viel größer schreiben, sonst kann die Tante es nicht lesen. Zwei Gummibälle waren beigelegt – einer ist für Peter Müller in Göppingen. Bitte stellen Sie ihn dazu. Heut ist wieder ein CARE-Paket nach Gießen abgegangen. Es scheint, nur ein Paket ist in Gießen angekommen. Fett etc. ist auch vorige Woche nach Berlin abgegangen = 4 Pakete Schweiz. Ein CARE-Paket ist auch nach Braun-schweig heute abgegangen. Alle Briefe von Ihnen sind angekommen. Bitte sagen Sie Brücke und Marette, was ich schreibe. Danke. Grüße – S.G.

English Translation:
_"Last week, fat and sugar were sent to you. All letters have arrived, but Aunt asks that if possible, you use a typewriter. Also, Martha needs to write much larger; otherwise, Aunt cannot read it. Two rubber balls were included – one is for Peter Müller in Göppingen. Please make sure he gets it.

Today, another CARE package was sent to Gießen. It seems that only one package has arrived there. Fat, etc., was also sent to Berlin last week – 4 packages to Switzerland. A CARE package was also sent to Braunschweig today.

All your letters have arrived. Please tell Brücke and Marette what I am writing. Thank you. Greetings – S.G."_

Historical Context & Significance
This postal card provides a first-hand glimpse into the post-WWII reality in Germany, reflecting the logistical difficulties of sending food, care packages, and essential goods to war-torn areas. The mention of CARE packages (Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe) highlights the humanitarian aid efforts that played a crucial role in rebuilding Europe. The censorship markings further emphasize the strict controls over communication during the occupation period.

This is a remarkable collector’s piece, ideal for those interested in WWII history, transatlantic airmail, censored correspondence, and postal artifacts from the post-war era.

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