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Turkey 1954 Airmail Definitive Set
common1945-1980

Turkey 1954 Airmail Definitive Set

Turkey · 1954 · Various (10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75 Kuruş)

This definitive airmail set features a consistent design across seven denominations, showcasing a twin-engine passenger airplane in flight. The aircraft is depicted soaring over a stylized landscape, symbolizing the advancement of air travel in post-war Turkey.

Issued in the mid-1950s, this set reflects the growing importance of airmail for domestic and international communication during a period of modernization and development in the Republic of Turkey.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1617-1623
scottC56-C62
michel1256-1262

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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