uncommon1900-1945

United States 50 Cents Trans-Pacific Airmail Stamp

Name: United States 50 Cents Trans-Pacific Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1944 · 50 Cents

The stamp depicts a stylized airplane flying over a globe, with the words 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' and the denomination '50 CENTS'.

Issued in 1944 during World War II, this stamp facilitated and commemorated the vital Trans-Pacific airmail service, crucial for communication between the US mainland and its forces and territories across the Pacific.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport globe commemorative world-war-ii

Catalog Numbers

scottC26

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="w:United States Post Office Department">United States Post Office Department</a> · License: Public domain

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