Panama Canal Zone Anniversary, U.S. Air Mail
Panama · 1979 · 31c
This airmail stamp commemorates the 65th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. The design features a map of the Canal Zone, highlighting its strategic importance, with a stylized airplane flying overhead to signify its role in airmail and modern transportation.
Issued in 1979, this stamp reflects the period following the Torrijos–Carter Treaties of 1977, which set the stage for Panama to assume full control of the Canal Zone.
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Photogravure
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