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U. S. Stamps: China Clippers Plate Blocks Scott #20,21,22 [171378]

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U. S. Stamps: China Clippers Plate Blocks Scott #20,21,22    [171378]
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Three six stamp plate blocks of trans-Pacific airmail stamps: Scott #s 20, 21, 22. VF, never hinged. 20, 25 and 50 cents. On November 22, 1935, airmail across the Pacific Ocean began. A 25¢ stamp (#C20) was issued on the same day to mark the event. It pictured the four-engine Martin M-130 seaplane that flew the inaugural flight. As air travel was still in its early stages, thereís no doubt that this image was both powerful and amazing to many. Two years later, the service was extended to Hong Kong and China. A green 20¢ and this carmine 50¢ stamp were issued for this service using the same design but minus the ìNovember 1935 inscription. The addition of the China route resulted in the three stamps being nicknamed the ìChina Clippers.î_x000D_