common1945-1980

Colombia Airmail - Avianca 50th Anniversary

Name: Colombia Airmail - Avianca 50th Anniversary
Brand: Colombia
Availability: InStock

Colombia · 1969 · 1.30 Colombian Peso

This airmail stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of Avianca, the national airline of Colombia. The design features a modern Boeing 727 jet airliner in flight, symbolizing the airline's progress and its role in connecting Colombia with the world. The text 'Cincuentenario Avianca 1919-1969' marks the significant milestone.

Issued in 1969, this stamp celebrates Avianca, which was founded in 1919 as SCADTA, making it the second-oldest airline in the world and the oldest in the Western Hemisphere with uninterrupted operations.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

aviation anniversary airmail aircraft boeing-727

Catalog Numbers

sg887

scottC533

michel890

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.