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1931 US 5¢ Winged Globe Airmail

Name: 1931 US 5¢ Winged Globe Airmail
Brand: United States

United States · 1931 · 5¢

The stamp features a central design of a winged globe, symbolizing global airmail service. Text includes 'U.S. POSTAGE', 'AIR MAIL', and the '5 CENTS' denomination.

Issued in 1931, this stamp reflects the growing importance and expansion of airmail services in the United States during the interwar period. It was part of a series designed to facilitate the rapid delivery of mail by air.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail allegory transport

Catalog Numbers

scottC16

Image: USPS · 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

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

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