common1945-1980

United States 6-cent Airmail Transport Plane

Name: United States 6-cent Airmail Transport Plane
Brand: United States

United States · 1946 · 6¢

A green United States airmail stamp featuring a stylized transport plane in flight, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '6¢' at the bottom.

Issued in 1946, this stamp reflects the post-World War II expansion of airmail services in the United States. It was commonly used on domestic and international airmail, including commemorative First Flight Covers.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation definitive

Catalog Numbers

sgA1046

scottC25

michel466

Image: unknown, self scanned · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.4

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

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.