A768-Vintage1940s WWII-Era Airmail Envelope to Canada with King George VI Stamp

Title:
Vintage 1940s WWII-Era Airmail Envelope to Canada with King George VI Stamps (3d & 1 Shilling) – Censored “Examiner 379” Label
Category:
> Stamps > Great Britain > Covers > 1900–Now > WWII (1939–1945)
Condition:
Used – Original wartime envelope with wear, tears, and postal markings. Stamps intact; partial postmark visible (“BUCKS”). Opened by censor with “EXAMINER 379” label.
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🧾 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Era: George VI (1936–1952)
Postage Type: Airmail
Destination: Canada (Toronto, Ontario)
Censor Label: “EXAMINER 379” (British wartime censorship)
Stamps: 3d Purple & 1s Brown King George VI (Postage Revenue)
Postmark: Partially legible – likely “BUCKS” (Buckinghamshire)
Envelope Size: Approx. 5.5 x 3.5 inches
Condition: Fair with tears and handling wear; historically significant postal markings
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💰 Valuation & Pricing
Estimated Collector’s Value: £10 – £18 (based on similar WWII censored airmail covers to Canada with KGVI stamps)
Recommended Buy-It-Now Price: £16.99
Auction Option:
Starting Bid: £9.99
Duration: 7 days
Postage: £2.99 (UK) / £6.99 (International, Tracked)
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📜 Description
Authentic WWII-era airmail envelope sent from the UK to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Features King George VI 3d purple and 1 shilling brown definitive stamps, both postmarked “BUCKS.” Includes British wartime censor tape marked “EXAMINER 379” — a strong indicator of transatlantic wartime mail inspection.
This is a fine historical postal item showcasing the communication link between Britain and Canada during the war years. Ideal for philatelists, military historians, or collectors of wartime memorabilia.
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