TIME in its issue for July 7 stated that no special stamps would be issued in connection with the night air mail. Subsequent inquiry disclosed that a new stamp, in denominations of 8, 16 and 24¢, was issued for this service on June 15. Eight-cent stamps are green and show a propeller; 16¢ stamps are blue and carry a pilot's brevet; 24¢ stamps are red an portray an airplane.
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