airmail

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The Inverted Jenny stamp was part of a collection made to mark the start of regular airmail service.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

The 24-cent airmail stamp shows a Curtiss Jenny aircraft, printed upside down at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing because of an error.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

William Boeing’s namesake company was building seaplanes on South Lake Union in Seattle and found a partner to launch airmail and passenger travel, which eventually broke off as United Airlines.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022

He had covered the tissue-thin airmail stationary corner to corner with his typing, leaving only a little room for the address.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2022

I received Cecile’s letter by airmail, nine days later.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia