Rhode Island Around the World - International Mail 1939 Panama Canal Zone First Class Mail to J. B. Lawler in Providence, Rhode Island (Scroll Down for Background Information)

The Cover above is most likely philatelic in nature and does not contain a return address. It is addressed to J. B. Lawlor in Providence, Rhode island and dated September 22, 1939. It is franked with two overprinted in black 1/2 cent Franklins, (Red-Orange - Scott #118 -- US #403) issued on September 1, 1939 and the 1, 2 and 3-cent Panama Canal 25th Anniversary issue, (Scott #s 120, 121, and 122) issued on August 15, 1939. The scenes depicted are, "Balboa Before," "Balboa After" and "Gaillard Cut Before." The Colors respectively are: yellow-green, rose-carmine and purple. The stamps are tied by two oval Balboa Heights cancels and one Balboa Heights Circular Date Stamp, (CDS).

The 1930 Providence Census lists a John Lawlor as born in 1907 and living with his mother. It lists his occupation as Jewelry Manufacturer. The family origin is listed as Irish Free State.