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France 1936 Airmail: Airplane over Paris
uncommon1900-1945

France 1936 Airmail: Airplane over Paris

France · 1936 · 50 francs

The stamp features an airplane soaring above the city of Paris, with the iconic Eiffel Tower clearly visible below.

Issued in 1936, this airmail stamp highlights the increasing significance of aviation for postal services in France during the interwar period.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2823089" class="extiw" title="d:Q2823089"><span title="French artist, engraver and draughtsperson (1872-1951)">Achille Ouvré</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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