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Bolivia 1930 Airmail Issue

Bolivia · 1930 · 15c

This stamp features a biplane flying over a mountainous landscape, a common theme for early airmail issues celebrating the conquest of difficult terrain by aviation. The design is simple yet evocative of the era's fascination with flight and progress. It was part of a series intended to facilitate airmail correspondence within and from Bolivia.

Issued in 1930, this stamp reflects Bolivia's efforts to establish and promote its national airmail service, which was crucial for connecting its geographically isolated regions.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

scottC17
michel218

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.