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Jusqu-à Airmail Markings: The Definitive Study by Ian McQueen

The 1920s and 1930s saw rapid expansion of air routes, but many destinations remained unserved by air. A letter from London to Cape Town might go by air to Cairo, then by rail and ship. The “Jusqu’à” marking allowed senders to pay a reduced airmail fee—only for the air sector. McQueen traces this practice primarily to France, Belgium, Switzerland, and their colonies, though similar markings appeared in other European nations. Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian McQueen

: In 1995, McQueen published a supplement that was actually longer than the original study (163 pages vs. 109 pages), reflecting a massive influx of new information from collectors who had discovered new markings after his first volume. Other Works : McQueen also wrote Airmail Directional Handstamps (A Study) , which covers wider "directional" markings. Jusqu-à Airmail Markings: The Definitive Study by Ian

  • The South Atlantic Route (France to South America): The most common and diverse. Markings include Jusqu’à Natal (Brazil’s northeastern hump), Jusqu’à Rio, and Jusqu’à Buenos Aires.
  • The Mediterranean & Levant (France to Middle East): Markings like Jusqu’à Beyrouth (Beirut) or Jusqu’à Damas reflected the overland desert crossings.
  • The African Network (France to West/Central Africa): Markings such as Jusqu’à Dakar or Jusqu’à Brazzaville.
  • The Far East (Marseille to Indochina): Extremely rare. Examples include Jusqu’à Saigon or Jusqu’à Hanoi.

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Originally published in by W.A. Page, McQueen's study was ground-breaking because it categorized a previously neglected field of auxiliary markings. The original 109-page softcover was so well-received that McQueen followed it with a massive Supplement in 1995 that actually contained more pages (163) than the original book. Key features of McQueen's study include: The South Atlantic Route (France to South America):

Comprehensive Listing:

The study provides an inventory of known handstamps organized by country of origin, where most of these marks were applied.

For those inspired to start a collection based on this theme, Ian McQueen’s work offers a ready-made exhibit framework:

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