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Cuba 1930 Airmail, Map of Cuba and Airplane
common1900-1945

Cuba 1930 Airmail, Map of Cuba and Airplane

Cuba · 1930 · 10c

This airmail stamp features a monoplane flying over a map of Cuba, with the flight path from Havana to Santiago de Cuba highlighted. The design, printed in a vibrant carmine rose, symbolizes the advancement of aviation and postal services on the island.

Issued in 1930, this was Cuba's first airmail stamp, marking a significant step in modernizing the country's postal system and connecting its major cities by air.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg291
scottC1
michel311

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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