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1936 US Airmail Great Seal
uncommon1900-1945

1936 US Airmail Great Seal

United States · 1936 · 16¢

The stamp features the Great Seal of the United States, depicting an eagle with a shield, holding an olive branch and arrows, against a carmine and blue background.

Issued in 1936, this airmail stamp facilitated the growing demand for airmail services in the United States during the interwar period, reflecting advancements in aviation.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottCE2

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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