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China Clipper 25¢ Airmail Stamp

Name: China Clipper 25¢ Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1935 · 25¢

The stamp features the Martin M-130 'China Clipper' flying over water, with the denomination '25 CENTS' and 'AIR MAIL' at the bottom, and 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top.

Issued to commemorate the inaugural trans-Pacific airmail flight of the China Clipper, this stamp marked a significant milestone in international air travel and communication.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail aircraft transport commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scottC20

Image: USPS · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12

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.