Description: US Stamp #C19 - 1934 6¢ Winged Globe, Air Post, EzGrade™ G/VG (Good/Very Good), NH (Never Hinged), Duplex Cancelled, Used EzGrade™ G/VG (Good/Very Good) NH (Never Hinged). Used Condition. This comes with a Certificate of Measurement & Grading from EzGrade.™ View Photo for details on stamps. I have listed photos of the exact stamps you should receive, both Front and Back Series: Winged GlobeFace value: 6 ¢ - United States centFirst Day of Issue: June 30, 1934First Day City: Baltimore, MDEmission: Air PostPrint Run: 30,205,100Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and PrintingPrinting Method: Rotary Press PrintingPerforations: 10½ x 11Color: Dull Orange Winged Globe - Air Post In June of 1934, President Roosevelt signed a bill reducing the airmail rate to 6¢ per ounce. A new airmail stamp was ordered from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The winged globe design of the 1931-32 issue was used again on #C19, but the color and denomination were changed. The Air Mail Scandal of the 1930s US #C19 was issued in 1934 for a new airmail rate.Investigation into the scandal was initially launched by journalist Fulton Lewis Jr. Lewis had spoken with an officer from the Ludington Airline. While they were the first US airline to make a profit carrying only passengers, the novelty of flying wore off during the Depression and the business suffered greatly. In 1931, they submitted a low bid of 25¢ per mile to show their commitment to extending the route “at or below cost.” Lewis later found out that not only had Ludington not received the contract, but it had gone to their rival, Contract Air Mail, at a rate of 89¢ per mile. Ludington ended up merging with another company and Lewis believed there was a scandal going on. The scandal had stemmed from the passage of the Air Mail Act of 1930 on April 29, also known as the McNary-Watres Act (after its sponsors, Charles L. McNary and Laurence H. Watres). The act gave the postmaster general the authority to grant long-term airmail contracts with rates based on space or volume, instead of weight.
Price: 1.29 USD
Location: Great Falls, Montana
End Time: 2025-01-20T18:35:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.73 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 6 Cent
Issued Date:: June 30, 1934
Year of Issue: 1931-1940
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Used
Color: Dull Orange
First City:: Baltimore, MD
Grade: G/VG (Good/Very Good)
Topic: Aviation
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cancellation Type: Duplex
Certification: EzGrade™
