United States 1918 First Airmail Stamp

Name: United States 1918 First Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1918 · 6¢

This stamp features a Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" biplane, the aircraft used for the first regularly scheduled airmail service in the United States. The design is framed by an ornate border with the denomination "6 CENTS 6" at the bottom. It was issued to prepay the initial airmail rate between Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.

Issued on December 10, 1918, this stamp marks a significant milestone in postal history, representing the dawn of regular airmail service in the U.S. The rate was reduced from 24¢ to 16¢, and then to 6¢ within the first year of service.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail aviation biplane curtiss-jenny

Catalog Numbers

scottC1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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