1932 ORIGINAL MAP: AIR MAIL ROUTES U.S. POST OFFICE / LINEN-BACKED / RARE

Title: 1932 ORIGINAL MAP: AIR MAIL ROUTES U.S. POST OFFICE / LINEN-BACKED / RARE
Publication: Washington DC: United States Post Office Department, 1932
Edition: First Edition

Description: This is an ORIGINAL MAP of the 1932 United States AIR MAIL ROUTES of the Post Ofice Department. The map shows both operating routes and routes awarded but not yet operating. The service was turned over to independent contractors in 1926, with passenger transportation encouraged by the Post Office Department. Following passage of the Watres Act of 1930, complaints began circulating concerning the way contracts were awarded. Following the FDR election in 1932, Postmaster General James Farley finally halted all contracts in 1934 and the U. S. Army started carrying the airmail with unsatisfactory results. The Air Mail Act of 1934 was passed and an improved contract awarding system was installed. This history can be found at the National Postal Museum website. The map measures 30" x 19" with a 1 3/4" white border. It has been expertly linen-backed for preservation and ease of handling. The 1932 map is uncommon. Tis copy is Near Fine or better. FREE SHIPPING to any United States address. Near Fine.

Seller ID: 2845

Subject: Americana, Maps, Miscellany

Hardy Books

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