US 6-cent Winged Globe Airmail Stamp
United States · 1935 · 6¢
The stamp features a central design of a winged globe, symbolizing global air travel. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, 'AIR MAIL' at the bottom, and '6 CENTS' below the globe.
This stamp was part of the United States' early airmail service, facilitating rapid communication across the country. Its use on a First Flight Cover from Allentown, PA to Oakland, CA commemorates a specific milestone in air transportation history.
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Image: unknown, self scanned · License: Public domain
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