common1900-1945

1938 US 6-cent Air Mail Stamp (Douglas DC-4E)

Name: 1938 US 6-cent Air Mail Stamp (Douglas DC-4E)
Brand: United States

United States · 1938 · 6¢

The stamp features a stylized image of a Douglas DC-4E airplane in flight, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'AIR MAIL 6 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued in 1938, this stamp reflects the growing importance of air travel and airmail services, featuring the advanced Douglas DC-4E aircraft of the era.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation

Catalog Numbers

sg874

scottC23

michel406

Image: unknown, self scanned · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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