1936 Joseph Costa Transatlantic Flight Return Stamp

Portugal · 1936 · 1$00

The stamp features the text 'TAXA DE REGRESSO' (Return Fee) and '1$00' (1 Escudo) prominently, with 'VOO COSTA' (Costa Flight) at the bottom. It also indicates the flight route between 'LISBOA' and 'NEW YORK' on its sides.

This stamp was issued in 1936 as an official return stamp for the transatlantic flight of Joseph Costa from New York to Lisbon. It served to cover the return postage or fee for mail carried on this significant aviation event.