Penang Censors. 1914 (Nov 17) Cover franked 8c from Penang to Langsa, Netherlands Indies, censored with two "STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. / E (arms) R / OPENED BY THE / CENSOR AND / OFFICIALLY / SEALED" labels, tied by a Medan c.d.s, also backstamped at N.I Postagent Penang and Langsa. A remarkable use of Edward VII censor labels, apparently produced during the Boer War and sent to the Straits Settlements in anticipation of camps for Boer P.O.Ws being established in Malaya. This never occurred and the labels were put into storage, reappearing in 1914 as a stopgap whilst King George V labels were produced and despatched to the Straits Settlements. Fewer than half a dozen examples recorded, all used at Penang. A highly unusual and rare item. Photo on Page 136. (Image1)

1916 (Aug 23) Covers from Medan, Netherlands Indies, to Switzerland, both handstamped with the scarce boxed "PASSED / LETTER CENSOR / PENANG" in violet (type PH6, only recorded in August 1916), one also bearing the Penang censor seal (type P3) tied by violet "LETTER CENSOR'S OFFICE / G.P.O", both fine. (2). Photo on Page 136. (Image1)

1918-19 Covers from Federated Malay States (2) or Penang to Holland or Switzerland (2) all with Penang censor seals (type P3) tied by violet boxed "POSTAL CENSORS' OFFICE" (type PH8), the covers also handstamped violet "PASSED / BY CENSOR / PENANG" (2, PH5, one the latest recorded use) or "PASSED BY / POSTAL CENSOR / PENANG" (type PH7, latest recorded use). Three fine covers. (3). Photo on Page 136. (Image1)