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US 5¢ Airmail (Beacon)
common1900-1945

US 5¢ Airmail (Beacon)

United States · 1928 ·

A 5-cent US airmail stamp featuring a beacon tower with an airplane flying overhead, symbolizing early airmail navigation.

Issued in 1928, this stamp was part of the early airmail service in the United States, reflecting the expansion and increasing reliability of airmail delivery.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC11

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

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$12
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3
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.