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24c Inverted Jenny

Name: 24c Inverted Jenny
Brand: United States

United States · 1918 · 24¢

The Inverted Jenny — America's most famous stamp error, with the airplane printed upside down.

Only one sheet of 100 stamps with the inverted Curtiss JN-4 biplane was sold. Individual stamps have sold for over $1 million at auction. It is perhaps the world's most famous stamp error.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

transport

Catalog Numbers

scottC3a

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$160,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$96,300

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$53,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$26,750

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10,700

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