common1900-1945

1923 U.S. Air Mail Insignia

Name: 1923 U.S. Air Mail Insignia
Brand: United States

United States · 1923 · 16¢

A dark blue stamp featuring an airplane flying over a globe, flanked by stylized wings. The design includes 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'AIR MAIL 16 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued in 1923, this stamp reflects the early development and expansion of airmail services in the United States, a significant innovation in postal delivery and aviation.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation

Catalog Numbers

scottC5

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$12

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1.5

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