common1945-1980

US 6-cent Airmail Stamp with DC-4 Airplane

Name: US 6-cent Airmail Stamp with DC-4 Airplane
Brand: United States

United States · 1946 · 6¢

The stamp features a four-engine propeller airplane, likely a Douglas DC-4, flying over clouds. The denomination '6¢' and 'U.S. POSTAGE AIR MAIL' are prominently displayed.

Issued shortly after World War II, this stamp reflects the increasing importance of air travel and airmail services in the United States. The 6-cent rate was standard for domestic airmail at the time.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation airplane

Catalog Numbers

scottC32

Image: SDASM Archives · 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

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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