Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian Mcqueen Link -

(meaning "until" or "as far as") represents a critical chapter in 20th-century aerophilately. Ian McQueen’s seminal study remains the definitive guide to these markings, which were applied to mail where airmail service was only paid for or available for a specific portion of the journey. This paper outlines the functional necessity, typographic variety, and historical significance of these markings as documented by McQueen. 1. The Functional Necessity of "Jusqu’à"

However, McQueen’s work is not without its gentle critiques. Some specialist collectors might argue that he overemphasizes French and British systems at the expense of equally rich German Luftpost bis markings or Dutch TOT… markings. Additionally, the book’s physical production—dense with philatelic jargon and lacking a full-color plate section for the rarest markings—makes it daunting for the beginner. It is a book written by a connoisseur for other connoisseurs. Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian McQueen

Some "Jusqu’à" points (like obscure colonial outposts) were only active for weeks, making their markings highly prized. Conclusion Ian McQueen’s Jusqu’à Airmail Markings (meaning "until" or "as far as") represents a