common1900-1945

1944 US Airmail Twin-Motored Transport Plane

Name: 1944 US Airmail Twin-Motored Transport Plane
Brand: United States

United States · 1944 · 8¢

The stamp depicts a twin-motored transport plane in flight, rendered in olive green. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top, and 'AIR MAIL 8 CENTS' is at the bottom.

Issued during World War II, this airmail stamp facilitated rapid communication, which was vital for both military and civilian purposes during the global conflict. It reflects the growing importance of air travel for mail delivery.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation aircraft

Catalog Numbers

scottC26

Image: usps · 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

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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