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1937 US Airmail China Clipper
United States · 1937 · 20¢
The stamp features the iconic China Clipper flying over the Golden Gate Bridge, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '20 CENTS' at the bottom.
Issued in 1937, this stamp commemorates the China Clipper, a pioneering flying boat that established the first trans-Pacific airmail service, marking a significant milestone in aviation and global communication.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottC21
Image: USPS · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$10Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$8Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$2Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
