![]() These stamps are important to building a complete airmail collection – order yours now. This particular stamp was issued to provide payment for night flights from New York all the way to the Pacific Coast. ![]() The 24¢ DeHavilland Biplane, pictured on #C6, eventually replaced the Jenny in carrying the mail. The stamp picturing the Air Service Emblem (#C5) was issued to cover postage for an airmail letter of one ounce or less, for a distance covering two zones within the United States. A new airmail stamp was needed, and the #C4 design was created. Airmail delivery for a one-ounce letter, from one zone to the next, was 8¢. (from New York to the Pacific Coast) was divided into several zones. Postmaster General Irving Glover drew up plans for “night flights,” to prove that airmail service was a time-saving device. Often, mail was lost entirely, due to accidents. The envelope is postmarked Northumberland, Pennsylvania, May 19, 1938. 1938 blue and red 6¢ Air Mail postage stamp (Scott C23). Adhered in the upper right corner of the envelope is a U.S. Roosevelt, / President of The / United States / Washington, D.C. People stopped using airmail because it was less efficient and the rate was high. The envelope is addressed to (typed): Franklin D. Strangely, in the early days of airmail service, mail dispatched by air took longer to reach its destination than mail sent by train. The original airmail design was used once again, but the single color was changed from green (on the 16¢ issue) to orange (6¢ Curtiss Jenny – #C1). The fee was 6¢ per ounce (eliminating the additional 10¢ special delivery charge of the previous stamp). In the latter part of 1918, the airmail rate was again reduced. This rate change produced a new stamp which reflected the same design as the original, but was done in only one color instead of three (16¢ Curtiss Jenny – #C2). In June of 1918, the airmail rate was reduced to 16¢ for up to the first ounce (this charge included a special delivery fee) and 6¢ for each additional ounce. The airmail rate was set at 24¢ per ounce and thus the first airmail stamp was born! A red frame and blue vignette (design) on white paper created a patriotic “red, white and blue” airmail issue (the 24¢ Curtiss Jenny – #C3). This ruling necessitated a new stamp – one of distinctive design and color. The Act of May 6, 1918, authorized the Post Office Department to carry the mail by airplane. Airmail Service was born that year, when two 90-horsepower Curtiss Jenny airplanes departed for Philadelphia from New York and Washington. The first airmail stamps were issued in 1918. Weight 20 lbs.You Can Own the First Six U.S. ![]() weight 4 lbs.), or Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes (Max. Weight 70 lbs), Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes (Max. Priority Mail International pricing varies by country price group, either in packages charged by weight (Max. For all other GXG items, prices based on dimensional weight or actual weight, whichever is greater, and country price group. ![]() Prices for items mailed in USPS-produced GXG envelopes based on weight and country price group. weight 4 lbs.) Back ^ to legal disclaimer 10ġ1. Weight 70 lbs) or Flat Rate Envelopes (Max. New Listing US UNITED STATES Collection 1926-54 AIRMAIL STAMPS LOT MH USED 6 SCANS 99c 0.99 jack2bip (1,459) 100 0 bids 6d 23h left (Sun, 10:52 AM) +3.79 shipping Sponsored C5 Mint original gum never hinged 6.50 scrib (28,464) 100 4 bids 8h 17m left (Today 07:26 PM) +1.25 shipping Sponsored U.S. Priority Mail Express International pricing varies by country price group, either in packages charged by weight (Max. Visit the International Mail Manual for Priority Mail International insurance details. Not available for Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes. Visit the International Mail Manual for Priority Mail Express International insurance details. Limitations may apply for certain destinations. Actual number of days may vary based on origin, destination, and customs delays. You must pay postage and mail your letter or package at a Post Office™ location. You can receive date-certain service with a money-back guarantee to select locations. See Publication 141 for more information on insurance. See Publication 141: Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide for more detailed information. See Publication 141 for more information.
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