Series: Trans-Atlantic Issues

Stamp details: 'Winged Globe' over Atlantic

Issued date: 16-05-1939 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 30c.

Emission: Air Post

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): C24
Stanley Gibbons (UK): A852
Michel (Germany): 450
Yvert et Tellier (France): PA25

Dimensions (height x width):
22.4mm x 49mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Flat plate

Stamp Colors: Dark blue
Perforation: Perf 11

Themes: Aviation, Aircraft

Total print: 19,768,150 (estimate)

Note: Although deemed not necessary by the Postmaster General and the U.P.U, this stamp was issued on May 16, possibly to promote the new Trans-Atlantic service. The first flights were from New York to Paris via Bermuda and Portugal, with a New York to Great Britain service, via Canada and Newfoundland, added later.