uncommon1900-1945

US Air Mail 50 Cents, Globe and Plane

Name: US Air Mail 50 Cents, Globe and Plane
Brand: United States

United States · 1941 · 50 Cents

A dark blue US airmail stamp featuring a propeller plane flying over a globe, with air routes indicated. The text 'U.S. POSTAGE', 'AIR MAIL', and '50 CENTS' are prominently displayed.

Issued during World War II, this stamp reflects the growing importance of air travel and mail delivery, even amidst global conflict, and the expansion of international air routes.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport globe

Catalog Numbers

scottC29

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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