Domestic U.S. Air Mail was established as a new class of mail service by the United States Post Office Department (POD) on May 15, 1918, with the inauguration of the Washington–Philadelphia–New York route.

U.S. Air Mail stamps decade by decade. Click on the decade to show all the stamps of that period. Click on the stamp image to view a larger picture. Scott catalog numbers are copyrighted by Amos Publishing Company and are used here without permission for reference purposes only.

An airmail stamp is a postage stamp intended to pay either an airmail fee that is charged in addition to the surface rate, or the full airmail rate, for an item of mail to be transported by air. [1]

There are two types of airmail stamps. The first is a postage stamp that represents a fee above the stand surface rate so that an item can be transported by air. The second is a stamp combining the two costs into one. Some countries restricted the use of airmail stamps exclusively to airmail items. Others allowed them to be used for postage on ...

Distinct from regular postage stamps, airmail stamps often featured unique designs and higher denominations to cover the additional costs of air transportation. Some of these early issues, due to their rarity and historical significance, are now considered among the …

You can build a collection of airmail stamps which is as broad as a single copy of every airmail stamp which has been issued worldwide, or as narrow as a specialized look at a single series or a single issue.

Airmail stamps of the United States, beginning with Scott #C1. Also a full range of aerophilatelic material for the collector.

2024年12月28日 · Through stamps, we can trace this remarkable journey from rickety biplanes to supersonic jets, each telling a story of innovation, courage, and human perseverance. On February 18, 1911, the world witnessed its first official airmail service at the United Provinces Exhibition in Allahabad, India.

Whether it’s the iconic designs of early airmail stamps or the historical significance attached to each piece of mail, aerophilatelists find great joy in amassing a collection that represents the remarkable progress of airborne postage. Each stamp and cover tells a unique tale, reflecting the milestones achieved in the development and ...

Airmail stamps have been printed in a wide range of denominations — mint condition first and second issue stamps can easily fetch upwards of $100 at auction. Apfelbaum, Inc. frequently has U.S. Airmail stamps of all ages for sale through our Public Auctions, Buy It …