02144cam a22003133u 4500 62640 UtSlPG 20260610134437.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 38016958 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HE Bruechig, Emil, -1947 The History and Romance of Air Mail Stamps Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-07-14 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The History and Romance of Air Mail Stamps" by Emil Bruechig is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of aviation and its reflection in air mail stamps, providing insight into both the technical advancements in flight and the cultural significance of these stamps. Bruechig honors the daring pioneers of aviation, showcasing their stories through the lens of philately, the hobby of stamp collecting. The opening of the work lays a foundation for the story of human flight, tracing its origins from ancient mythologies and early philosophical musings to revolutionary developments in aviation technology. It vividly describes the intersection of war and peace that propelled the development of aircraft, alongside illustrating the rich tapestry of air mail stamps that celebrate these milestones. The author introduces figures such as the Wright brothers and Santos-Dumont, highlighting their contributions while providing tantalizing anecdotes of their ambitious flights, all framed within the colorful context of the air mail stamps that commemorate these events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Air mail stamps https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62640 103464 103464