uncommon1900-1945

6-cent Trans-Pacific Airmail (Winged Globe)

Name: 6-cent Trans-Pacific Airmail (Winged Globe)
Brand: United States

United States · 1935 · 6¢

The stamp features a stylized airplane flying over a globe, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '6 CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp was issued to commemorate the first Trans-Pacific airmail flight from San Francisco to Manila in 1935, symbolizing the expansion of international airmail services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail aviation transport globe commemorative

Catalog Numbers

sg827

scottC19

michel306

Image: unknown, self scanned · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

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.