1934 US Airmail Special Delivery, Great Seal

United States · 1934 · 16¢

The stamp features a dark blue design of the Great Seal of the United States, with text indicating 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY' along with the 16 cent denomination.

Issued in 1934, this stamp reflects the growing importance of airmail services in the United States during the Great Depression, combining it with special delivery for expedited mail.