uncommon1900-1945

French Airmail: Airplane over Marseille

Name: French Airmail: Airplane over Marseille
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

France · 1930 · 1.50 franc

A red French airmail stamp depicting a single-engine airplane flying over the port city of Marseille, designed by Paul-Albert Laurens and engraved by Abel Migon.

Issued on June 8, 1930, this stamp represents the early development of airmail services in France, facilitating faster communication and transport across the country.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail aviation transport cityscape architecture

Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Abel_Mignon" class="extiw" title="w:en:Abel Mignon"><span title="French engraver">Abel Mignon</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.