Airmail markings, also known as airmail labels or airmail stamps, were first introduced in the early 20th century, as air travel became a more common and reliable mode of transportation. These markings were used to indicate that a letter or package was being sent via airmail, and were often applied to stamps or postal stationery. Airmail markings can take many forms, including stamps, labels, and postmarks, and were used by postal administrations around the world.
In the specialized world of aerophilately, few terms carry as much intrigue and history as "Jusqu’à." Derived from the French for "as far as" or "up to," these markings are a fascinating subset of postal history that signal exactly where the airmail service—for which a sender paid—ended. Academia.edu Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian McQueen
Perhaps the most practical section of McQueen’s study is his rarity scale. He moves beyond simple pricing (e.g., "Scott Catalog value $20") to a survival frequency. For example: Airmail markings, also known as airmail labels or
When a letter was mailed from, say, London to Buenos Aires, the local post office had to decide where the land route ended and the air route began. The Jusqu’à marking was a bilingual or trilingual directional instruction—typically reading "Jusqu’à Paris" (Up to Paris) or "Jusqu’à Marseille" —applied to envelopes to instruct transit post offices. In the specialized world of aerophilately, few terms
For collectors interested in studying Jusqu'a Airmail Markings, McQueen offers several recommendations:
A primary challenge noted in the study is that the Universal Postal Union (UPU) did not officially regulate these marks, leading to a vast and inconsistent variety of types worldwide.