air letter
Thin overseas correspondence
An air letter is a lightweight sheet of paper designed to be folded and sealed for international mail, with postage printed or affixed directly on it.
The format minimizes weight to reduce airmail costs, as the letter and envelope are one piece rather than separate items.
Air letters were especially popular before email made international correspondence nearly instantaneous.
Also called an aerogram or aerogramme.
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- postmarkDated mailing imprint
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- noteShort written record
- onionskinThin translucent stationery
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