Air mail temporary

Air Mail Temporary!

Air Mail Temporary is a type of postage stamp that was issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 1933. It was a temporary stamp that was used to replace the regular airmail stamps during a period of time when the USPS was experiencing a shortage of stamps.

The Air Mail Temporary stamp was designed by artist Carl Pfeiffer and featured a red and blue color scheme. It had a value of 6 cents, which was the same as the regular airmail stamp at the time.

The stamp was printed in sheets of 50 and was perforated 11. The stamp was also gummed, which means it had a sticky adhesive on the back that allowed it to be attached to envelopes and packages.

The Air Mail Temporary stamp was only in circulation for a short period of time, from June 1933 to November 1933. It was eventually replaced by the regular airmail stamps, which were re-issued with new designs and values.

Today, the Air Mail Temporary stamp is a rare and collectible item among philatelists (stamp collectors). It is considered a unique and interesting piece of postal history, and is often sought after by collectors who specialize in airmail stamps and temporary stamps.