The Scott Collection is a collection of
philatelic
Philately (; ) is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection and appreciation of stamps and other philatelic products. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting or the study of postage; it is possi ...
material relating to British internal
airmail
Airmail (or air mail) is a mail transport service branded and sold on the basis of at least one leg of its journey being by air. Airmail items typically arrive more quickly than surface mail, and usually cost more to send. Airmail may be t ...
s that forms part of the
British Library Philatelic Collections
The British Library Philatelic Collections is the national philatelic collection of the United Kingdom with over 8 million items from around the world. It was established in 1891 as part of the British Museum Library, later to become the ...
. The collection is comprehensive in most areas and ends in the 1970s. It includes a specialised section of 1912
Daily Mail flights and was formed by H. Eric Scott. It was donated to the library in 1977.
[The Scott Collection.]
British Library, 29 January 2012.
See also
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Aerophilately
Aerophilately is the branch of philately that specializes in the study of airmail. Philatelists have observed the development of mail transport by air from its beginning, and all aspects of airmail service have been extensively studied and doc ...
References
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British Library Philatelic Collections
Philately of the United Kingdom
Airmail