Jusqu-à Airmail Markings: The Definitive Study by Ian McQueen
Detailed visual catalogs of handstamps from around the world.
Many markings were only used at specific transit hubs for short periods. Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian McQueen
The study primarily focuses on the era from 1919 to the mid-1950s , after which all-up airmail became the global standard and specific "jusqu-à" instructions became obsolete. Why This Book is Essential for Philatelists
The mail reached its final airport and was being transferred to the local delivery system. Ian McQueen’s Meticulous Research Jusqu-à Airmail Markings: The Definitive Study by Ian
McQueen's contributions continued well into the 21st century, with later volumes like the Airmail Directional Handstamps Supplement published as recently as 2007. Today, his books are highly sought-after in the secondary market by specialists in United Kingdom philately and international airmail history. Jusqu'a Airmail Markings. (A Study) by MCQUEEN Ian
The sender paid for airmail, but the air service only covered a portion of the journey. Why This Book is Essential for Philatelists The
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: