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U.S. #649-50
1928 2¢ and 5¢
International Civil Aeronautics Conference

U.S. #649- VLH OG
1928 International Civil Aeronautics Conference
2¢ Wright Brothers Airplane

First Day of Issue: December 12, 1928
First City: Washington, D.C.
Quantity Issued: 51,342,273
Printing Method: Flat Plate Press
Perforation: 11
Color: Carmine rose

U.S. #650 MNH OG
1928 International Civil Aeronautics Conference
5¢ Globe and Modern Airplane

First Day of Issue: December 12, 1928
First City: Washington, D.C.
Quantity Issued: 10,319,700
Printing Method: Flat Plate Press
Perforation: 11
Color: Blue

This complete set of 2 stamps was issued in conjunction with the International Civil Aeronautics Conference held at Washington, D.C. The design on the 2¢ stamp shows the aircraft used by the Wright Brothers in the 1st successful flight of heavier than air, powered aircraft. The stamp commemorates the 25th anniversary of this 1st manned flight. Pictured on the 5¢ stamp is a rotary engine monoplane similar to the Spirit of St. Louis plane flown by Charles Lindbergh, who was honored at the conference. Because the Civil Aeronautics stamps pictured airplanes, postmasters often confused them for airmail stamps, marking countless letters “postage due.”
The International Civil Aeronautics Conference stamps were voted #93 in the 100 Greatest American Stamps book.
Civil Aeronautics Conference
The 1928 Civil Aeronautics Conference was likely 1st suggested by President Calvin Coolidge. One of the most anticipated guests was Orville Wright, as the conference was held just a few days before the 25th anniversary of their first manned flight. Another aeronautic hero, Charles Lindbergh, also attended the event. The conference also hosted 200 representatives from 50 countries who participated in meetings, conferences, lectures, discussions, and a general exchange of aeronautic ideas as well as official and unofficial dinners, banquets, entertainments and sightseeing tours.