On December 16, 1912,
the United States issued the world’s first stamp picturing an
airplane. It was a 20¢ Parcel Post stamp – #Q8. Surprised? If so,
you’re not alone. Many collectors think of the first three US Airmail
stamps (#C1-3) as the first to picture airplanes!
In all, 12
Parcel Post stamps were issued to prepay the fourth-class rate. Their
denominations range from 1¢ to $1, featuring mail delivery methods and
common ways people made a living. All 12 stamps were red and used the
same border design.
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US #Q8 |
World’s 1st Stamp to Picture an Air
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