US 6-cent Airmail Stamp (Spirit of St. Louis)
United States · 1928 · 6¢
The stamp features Charles Lindbergh's 'Spirit of St. Louis' monoplane flying over a stylized globe. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top, and 'AIR MAIL 6 CENTS' is at the bottom.
Issued in 1928, this stamp commemorates Charles Lindbergh's historic 1927 solo transatlantic flight and supported the burgeoning US airmail service, a vital component of early aviation development.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: unknown, self scanned · License: Public domain
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