Latvia Airmail, First Issue

Name: Latvia Airmail, First Issue
Brand: Latvia

Latvia · 1921 · 10 Rubli

This stamp features a biplane flying over a stylized landscape, representing the dawn of air travel in the newly independent nation. It was issued to prepay postage on mail carried by air. The design is simple yet effective, capturing the excitement of early aviation.

Issued just a few years after Latvia declared independence in 1918, this stamp was part of the nation's effort to establish modern postal services, including the nascent field of airmail.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

aviation airmail airplane biplane

Catalog Numbers

sg201

scottC1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

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.