common1945-1980

5¢ New York City Airmail Stamp

Name: 5¢ New York City Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1948 · 5¢

The stamp depicts the iconic New York City skyline, featuring the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, with an airplane flying overhead. It is inscribed with 'U.S. POSTAGE', 'AIR MAIL', and '5 CENTS'.

Issued in 1948, this stamp highlights the importance of air travel and postal service in connecting major American cities during the post-World War II era. It celebrates New York City as a prominent hub for airmail.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

cityscape architecture transport airmail commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scottC38

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

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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