Tobacco Parcels for
Canadian Forces Overseas
(World War II)

This is a wonderful set of cards which illustrates at least a part of the cigarette distribution scheme.
Note that each card bears the processing number D-3-A-6186a

I am indebted to P. McCarthy of London, Ontario
for his generosity in selling these cards to me.

Card 1 (Webb P77c*)
(front)
Card 1 back.
Note transaction #D-3-A61861

The 3 cent post card rate went into effect April 1, 1943 as the result of a 1 cent war tax which affected first class rates. (Smith, p4).

The above card was sent by the Imperial Tobacco Company to acknowledge receipt of $30.00. A transaction number D-3-A61861 was included on the card.

Eight days after receiving a receipt for the order the above card was received indicating that the first order had been shipped.
Card 3
Acknowledges Receipt of Order

This page was created on August 19, 2000, by P. Charles Livermore.
It was last updated on August 19, 2000.

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