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Airmail: DC-4 Skymaster over Asunción

Paraguay · 1954 · 15 Gs

This airmail stamp features a detailed engraving of a Douglas DC-4 Skymaster airplane flying over a cityscape of Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. The prominent building depicted is the National Pantheon of the Heroes. The design emphasizes the importance of air travel for connecting the nation.

Issued in the mid-1950s, this stamp reflects the post-war expansion of international air travel and Paraguay's efforts to modernize its postal and transportation infrastructure.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg774
scottC217
michel617

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.