Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian Mcqueen Site

"Jusqu’à" Airmail Markings: A Study of Postal Transitions Based on the research of Ian McQueen The French term "Jusqu’à"

Scope of the Study

Ian McQueen’s work is widely regarded as a foundational text for identifying and cataloging these markings. While early airmail catalogs often focused heavily on postage stamps and first flight covers, McQueen turned the spotlight onto the operational markings that facilitated the mail's movement. Jusqu-a Airmail Markings- A Study Ian McQueen

Volume I (1993): The primary study detailing the origins, usage, and initial inventory of markings. "Jusqu’à" Airmail Markings: A Study of Postal Transitions

• Cataloging: The book attempts to catalog these specific markings, providing illustrations and numbering systems that help collectors identify and value them.
• Complex Routing: Early airmail routes were often fragmented. A letter might fly part of the way and travel by train or ship for the rest. The "Jusqu'à" markings help tell the story of that specific letter's journey.
• Reference: For serious postal historians, this book serves as a primary reference to verify the authenticity and usage of covers that carry these transitional markings.

4. Key Routes & Markings Studied

• France → South America: Jusqu’à Natal (via Air France, late 1930s)
• England → Australia: Jusqu’à Singapore (Qantas/Imperial Airways)
• Pan American routes: Rare bilingual Jusqu’à / Up to Miami
• Indochina service: Jusqu’à Hanoi – Par avion

regulations that governed these markings, providing collectors with the "why" behind the strikes found on their covers. Identification Aids: Cataloging: The book attempts to catalog these specific