Greece 1930 Airmail Issue, Icarus

Greece · 1930 · 50 Λεπτά

This stamp features a dynamic Art Deco design depicting the mythological figure Icarus in flight. He is shown with large, stylized wings against a backdrop of the sun and sea, symbolizing the dawn of aviation. The design was created by A. Gavalas for Greece's first dedicated airmail series.

Issued in 1930, this stamp was part of a series celebrating the establishment of regular airmail services in Greece, connecting the nation's past with the technological advancements of the 20th century.