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1947 US 5¢ Airmail DC-4 Skymaster

Name: 1947 US 5¢ Airmail DC-4 Skymaster
Brand: United States

United States · 1947 · 5¢

The stamp features a detailed depiction of a DC-4 Skymaster airplane in flight, viewed from below, against a backdrop of clouds, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL 5¢' inscribed.

Issued in 1947, this airmail stamp highlights the DC-4 Skymaster, a pivotal aircraft in post-World War II commercial and military aviation, symbolizing the era's rapid advancements in air transport.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation aircraft

Catalog Numbers

scottC33

Image: usps · 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

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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