Air Mail is socially correct [envelope]

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Identifier1987-09-22-B_text_018SourceThe Claud V. O'Callaghan Early Airmail Collection (1987-09-22-B), Box 1, Folder 3DescriptionEnvelope promoting the social correctness of air mail, circa 1920s-1930s. Originally contained air mail stickers. Two copies.

Text on front: "Air Mail is socially correct / Distinction will be added to the letters you send by Air Mail. / The newly designed stickers enclosed are for your convenience when sending Air Mail letters. Attach one of the stickers on the addressed side of the envelope, or write plainly 'Via Air Mail.' / The speed of Air Mail offers a new mode for expressing social courtesy in personal correspondence. / 'Give WINGS to the thoughts you send a friend.'"

Text on verso: "Any style envelope may be used / The Air Mail rate is five cents for the first ounce and ten cents for each additional ounce. / The average letter weighs less than one ounce and requires but five cents postage. Stamps of any denomination may be used. / Air Mail may be deposited in any mail box, Post Office or R.F.D. Box."
Creation Datecirca 1920s-1930sSubjectAir mail serviceExtent1 envelope ; 15 x 10 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal FormatenvelopesBibliographic CitationThe Claud V. O'Callaghan Early Airmail Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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CollectionClaud V. O'Callaghan Early Airmail CollectionCollection AreaArchives

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