Iceland 1950 Airmail, Douglas DC-4 Skymaster over Gullfoss Waterfall

Name: Iceland 1950 Airmail, Douglas DC-4 Skymaster over Gullfoss Waterfall
Brand: Iceland

Iceland · 1950 · 1kr

This airmail stamp features a Douglas DC-4 Skymaster aircraft flying over the iconic Gullfoss waterfall. The design celebrates the advancement of air travel and its importance to the island nation, connecting Iceland with the rest of the world. The detailed engraving captures both the power of the aircraft and the natural beauty of the Icelandic landscape.

Issued in 1950, this stamp reflects the post-war boom in international civil aviation and Iceland's growing role as a transatlantic hub.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

aviation airmail aircraft waterfalls landscapes

Catalog Numbers

sg291

scottC15

michel296

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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