U.S. Air Mail 50 Cents Beacon
United States · 1931 · 50 Cents
A U.S. Air Mail stamp featuring an early aircraft flying over a mountainous landscape, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' at the top and '50 CENTS' at the bottom.
Issued in 1931, this stamp is part of a series of airmail stamps reflecting the growing importance of air travel and mail delivery in the early 20th century, particularly during the Great Depression era.
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