Thursday, January 29, 2026

Lietuva "Allegory of Flight" in 1921

LIETUVA (Lithuania) issued in 1921 a set of seven airmail stamps. These were as the "Allegory of Flight" stamps and commemorated the inauguration of airmail service in Lithuania on 25 June of that year.

The stamps featured an allegorical design of a winged female figure (Victory launching an airplane, with the inscription 'ORO PAŠTO JSTEIGIMAS" (Airmail Establishment) on either side.

- Denominations/Colours: 

○ 20 skat (red-orange/green

○ 40 skat (blue/red

○ 60 skat (blue/green

○ 80 skat (yellow/green

○ 1auk (green/light brown

○ 2 auk (orange/light brown

○ 5 auk (grey/light brown


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