The Jusqu’à marking is one of the most intriguing and often misunderstood features of early international airmail. Derived from the French "Jusqu’à" meaning "as far as" or "up to," these handstamps or labels indicated the point up to which surface postage had been prepaid, after which airmail surcharges applied.
(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" Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian McQueen
McQueen included dozens of itinerary diagrams . These show exactly which flight number, pilot, and intermediate stop the letter took. For the advanced collector, owning a cover that matches McQueen’s “Theoretical Perfect Route” doubles the item’s desirability. The Jusqu’à marking is one of the most
: By analyzing the designs and colors of these markings, the book helps collectors identify the specific locations and timeframes in which the mail was diverted from air service. Ian McQueen’s seminal study remains the definitive guide
Whether you are a seasoned specialist in Latin American airmails or a general collector who has just discovered a strange violet handstamp on a 1930s envelope, Jusqu’à Airmail Markings – A Study is your map, your guide, and your final authority. Seek it out. The forgotten airways of the Aéropostale await.