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Hindenburg Zeppelin Airmail Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Hindenburg Zeppelin Airmail Stamp

Germany · 1936 · 50 Rpf

The stamp depicts the LZ 129 Hindenburg airship in flight, with the denomination '50 Rpf' and 'Deutsches Reich' at the bottom. It features a detailed illustration of the iconic Zeppelin.

Issued in 1936, this stamp commemorates the transatlantic flights of the Hindenburg airship, a symbol of German technological achievement. It was specifically used for mail carried on these prestigious Zeppelin flights, shortly before the airship's tragic destruction in 1937.

Catalog Numbers

scottC57
michel593

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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