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1934 United States Airmail Stamped Envelope Indicium
common1900-1945

1934 United States Airmail Stamped Envelope Indicium

United States · 1934 · 6 cents

This indicium features a central eagle design, encircled by 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL', with the denomination '6 CENTS' below. It was pre-printed on a stamped envelope, indicating postage had already been paid for airmail service.

Issued during the golden age of airmail, this indicium reflects the growing importance of air transportation for mail delivery in the United States in the mid-1930s.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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