Aerophilatelic

/ˌɛərəfɪləˈtɛlɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to aerophilately, the collecting of stamps, envelopes, and other items related to air mail and aviation.

Etymology

From aerophilately + -ic. This hobby terminology emerged in the early 20th century as air mail became a novelty worth collecting.

Kelly Says

Aerophilatelic collectors hunt for the first air mail stamps and covers—they're preserving the history of how humans first trusted letters to airplanes instead of trains and ships.

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