Vintage Elgin IL Airport The AIRWAY MAIL Promotional Postcard 2c Air Mail For Sale

This vintage postcard, titled \"The AIRWAY MAIL,\" features a striking image of an airplane soaring through clouds, accompanied by a poem celebrating airmail. The lower portion of the postcard provides a detailed promotional description of \"ELGIN\'S AIRPORT,\" highlighting its features, strategic location 35 miles from Chicago, and its role as an auxiliary landing field for rapid transportation and opportunities for aviation businesses. This historical piece was published by the Elgin Association of Commerce to promote the airport and airmail services. The reverse side features a standard postcard layout with a \"2¢ U.S. POSTAGE\" air mail stamp box and \"VIA AIR MAIL\" text, indicating its intended use for air correspondence. A unique collectible for aviation, postcard, and local history enthusiasts.