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French Airmail: Airplane over Marseille
uncommon1900-1945

French Airmail: Airplane over Marseille

France · 1930 · 1.50 franc

A red French airmail stamp depicting a single-engine airplane flying over the port city of Marseille, designed by Paul-Albert Laurens and engraved by Abel Migon.

Issued on June 8, 1930, this stamp represents the early development of airmail services in France, facilitating faster communication and transport across the country.

Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Abel_Mignon" class="extiw" title="w:en:Abel Mignon"><span title="French engraver">Abel Mignon</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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