United States Airmail 'Curtiss Jenny' Stamp

Name: United States Airmail 'Curtiss Jenny' Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1918 · 24c

This stamp features a blue Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" biplane, a primary military training aircraft for the United States during World War I. The design is framed by a carmine rose border. It was the first stamp issued specifically for airmail service in the United States.

Issued to pay the rate for the inaugural U.S. airmail route between Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City, this stamp marks the beginning of regular airmail service in America.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail aviation biplane aircraft

Catalog Numbers

scottC3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$110

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$85

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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