US Airmail C1 on First Flight Cover
United States · 1935 · 6¢
The stamp depicts a biplane in flight, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'AIR MAIL' and the denomination '6 CENTS' at the bottom. It is affixed to a First Flight Cover.
This stamp, Scott C1, was the first regular issue US Airmail stamp, introduced in 1918. Its use on a 1935 First Flight Cover highlights the expansion of airmail services across the United States during that period, connecting cities like Allentown, PA, and Silver City, IA.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: unknown, self scanned · License: Public domain
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