World War II - Censored Mail
1942
                   
Air Letter from Viggo Beckmann, Box 164 Lisbon Portugal, via Great Britain to Trangisvaag.  Viggo Beckmann functioned as an intermediary to Thomas Cooke and Son Ltd. - Post Office Box 506 Lisbon.  This letter has been opened on three sides and the inner tissue paper of the envelope has been removed to prevent passage of secret messages. The envelope was then resealed with brown tape. 
 
Front of Letter
Front-1942 Letter From Lisbon to Faroes
 
Rear of Letter
Back-1942 Letter From Lisbon to Faroes

Censored Mail - 1942 
Registered letter sent from Thorshavn to the United States via Great Britian.  After being censored by the British, it was sent to the United States where it was opened by U.S. Customs in the Port of New York, resealed by the Post Office and forwarded to the addressee.  Research reveals that Dr. Tage Madelaire Nielsen was an Opthomologist.  The USPS Official Seal on top of  censored tape is uncommen.  The contents of the envelope were probably eye glasses sent for repair or replacement.

1942 Nielsen Letter to the US-Front
Front

1942 Nielsen Letter to the US - Reverse
Rear
 
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