uncommon1900-1945

US 50¢ Airmail Biplane Stamp

Name: US 50¢ Airmail Biplane Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1941 · 50¢

The stamp features a biplane flying over a landscape, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '50 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued in 1941, this stamp was part of a series of airmail stamps released during World War II, reflecting the growing importance of airmail services for domestic and international communication.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation

Catalog Numbers

scottC27

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

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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