Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian Mcqueen < FULL >

Authenticity check:

While not a price list, McQueen’s scarcity ratings (Rare, Very Scarce, Common) are the basis for all modern pricing. A cover with a Jusqu’à Saigon marking (rated ‘Extremely Rare’ by McQueen) recently sold at a David Feldman auction for over €4,000. A common Jusqu’à Natal on a late 1930s cover might bring $150-$300. Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian McQueen

During the early decades of flight (roughly 1919 to the mid-1950s), air routes were not always comprehensive. A sender might pay for airmail to a final destination, but the plane might only fly half the way. Authenticity check: While not a price list, McQueen’s

In the early to mid-20th century, airmail networks were inconsistent and expensive. A sender might pay the airmail surcharge for a trans-oceanic flight but not for the subsequent rail or sea transport in the destination continent. The Directive: During the early decades of flight (roughly 1919

(up to) London," meaning from London onwards, the letter would travel by train or ship. Historical Significance

This book is often sought after by specialists who collect:

McQueen identifies France as the primary user, with markings for: