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USA 24¢ Curtiss Jenny Airmail Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

USA 24¢ Curtiss Jenny Airmail Stamp

United States · 1918 · 24 CENTS

A bi-color stamp featuring a Curtiss JN-4H 'Jenny' biplane in flight, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '24 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued in 1918, this was the first airmail stamp of the United States, featuring the iconic Curtiss JN-4H 'Jenny' biplane. It is famously associated with the rare 'Inverted Jenny' error.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC1

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="w:United States Post Office Department">United States Post Office Department</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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