International Civil Aeronautics Conference

This series of special stamps was issued in connection with the International Civil Aeronautics Conference, which was held in Washington, D.C., on December 12, 13, and 14, 1928, on the call of President Coolidge.

The stamps are the same shape and size as the special-delivery stamp, 0.84 by 1.44 inches. The 2-cent stamp is printed in red and the 5-cent stamp in blue. The stamps are inclosed at the top and sides in a dark border panel with the wording "U. S. postage" in white Roman lettering along the upper edge with a small scroll at each end. Under the panel in small solid architectural Roman lettering are the words "International Civil Aeronautics Conference." On either side of the central designs are shown on the left the Washington Monument, and on the right the United States Capitol. In both lower corners are rectangular shields containing the denomination numerals "2" or "5" in white. In a ribbon panel with folded ends between the numerals are the dates "December 12, 13, 14, 1928." Under the ribbon is a base panel with the word "Cents" in white Roman lettering.

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