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Kamerun

Duala Censorship Office

Upon the outbreak of World War I, Kamerun implemented measures to censor all foreign mail.  The first censorship office was located in Duala, the colonial capital.  It operated from 2 August 1914 until the fall of Duala to British forces in September 1914.

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Catalog:

  • Friedemann Z1
  • ArGe Kolonien KAISERLICHES GOUVERNEMENT BUEA

Dates of Use:

  • 2 August 1914 to 30 August 1914

Notes:

  • Official seal of the Buea government office

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Catalog:

  • Friedemann Z2
  • ArGe Kolonien Ueberwachungsstelle Kais. Schutztruppe für Kamerun

Dates of Use:

  • 31 August 1914 to 14 September 1914

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    Kamerun

    Duala Censorship Office

    Upon the outbreak of World War I, Kamerun implemented measures to censor all foreign mail.  The first censorship office was located in Duala, the colonial capital.  It operated from 2 August 1914 until the fall of Duala to British forces in September 1914.

    Postmark Information

    Catalog:

    • Friedemann Z1
    • ArGe Kolonien KAISERLICHES GOUVERNEMENT BUEA

    Dates of Use:

    • 2 August 1914 to 30 August 1914

    Notes:

    • Official seal of the Buea government office

    Postmark Information

    Catalog:

    • Friedemann Z2
    • ArGe Kolonien Ueberwachungsstelle Kais. Schutztruppe für Kamerun

    Dates of Use:

    • 31 August 1914 to 14 September 1914

      Album Page(s)