30th anniversary of Morocco's first airmail stamp

30th anniversary of Morocco's first airmail stamp

Year
1952
Face Value
20
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
National Day

Catalogs References

Michel
MA 343
Yvert & Tellier
MA PA84
Scott
FR-MA 409

Technical Details

Colors
Red Brown
Size
40 x 26 mm
Perforation
13
Designer
Marcelin Flandrin
Printers
Atelier de fabrication des timbres-Poste, paris
Issued in 1952, this stamp commemorates the 30th anniversary of Morocco's first airmail stamp, originally issued in 1922 during the early development of air postal services in the country. The anniversary formed part of the annual Stamp Day (Journée du Timbre) celebrations, which promoted philately and highlighted important milestones in postal history. The issue recognized the growth of airmail as a revolutionary means of communication that significantly reduced delivery times and strengthened connections between Morocco and the rest of the world.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, Morocco celebrated three decades of progress in aviation and postal communications. The issue highlighted the important role of airmail services in facilitating commerce, administration, and international exchanges, while honoring a key chapter in the history of Moroccan postal development and the advancement of modern transportation networks.