Par avion air mail rubber stamp

A lovely vintage rubber stamp!

"Par Avion" is French for "by air" or "by airplane", and "Air Mail" refers to the postal service that uses aircraft to transport mail. So, the rubber stamp "Par Avion Air Mail" was likely used to mark mail that was sent by air mail, indicating that it was transported by airplane.

This type of stamp was commonly used in the early 20th century, when air mail was a new and exciting way to send mail. The stamp would be applied to the envelope or package to indicate that it was sent by air, and to show that it was a special and expedited service.

Today, rubber stamps like this one are often sought after by collectors of vintage postal items, and can be used to add a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to modern mailings.