uncommon1900-1945

50¢ Trans-Pacific Airmail Stamp

Name: 50¢ Trans-Pacific Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1937 · 50¢

The stamp features a stylized airplane flying over the Pacific Ocean, with the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building visible in the background.

Issued to commemorate and facilitate the new Trans-Pacific airmail service, connecting the United States with Asia.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport architecture

Catalog Numbers

scottC22

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

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1.5

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