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Estonia 1922 Airmail, Airplane over Tallinn
uncommon1900-1945

Estonia 1922 Airmail, Airplane over Tallinn

Estonia · 1922 · 10 Marka

This stamp, Estonia's first airmail issue, features a biplane flying over a stylized view of the city of Tallinn. The design includes prominent landmarks like the St. Olaf's Church spire and the city wall towers, symbolizing the dawn of air travel for the young republic. The denomination is 10 Marka.

Issued in 1922, this stamp represents Estonia's efforts to establish modern postal services and international connections just a few years after declaring its independence in 1918.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

sg68
scottC1
michel38

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$8
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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