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US 6-cent Airmail (Winged Globe)
common1900-1945

US 6-cent Airmail (Winged Globe)

United States · 1935 ·

The stamp features a winged globe with an early biplane flying above it. It is an airmail stamp with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'AIR MAIL 6 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued in 1928, this airmail stamp reflects the rapid expansion of airmail services in the United States during the interwar period. The First Flight Cover it appears on commemorates a specific airmail route established in 1935.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sgA30
scottC19
michel297

Image: unknown, self scanned · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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