common1900-1945

Beacon on Sherman Hill Airmail

Name: Beacon on Sherman Hill Airmail
Brand: United States

United States · 1928 · 5¢

The stamp depicts a biplane flying over a mountainous landscape with a prominent beacon tower on Sherman Hill, symbolizing early airmail navigation.

Issued during the formative years of US airmail service, this stamp highlights the importance of ground-based navigation beacons for pilots flying mail routes, especially at night.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation beacon landscape

Catalog Numbers

scottC11

Image: jonverve · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

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