common1945-1980

DC-4 Skymaster Airmail Stamp

Name: DC-4 Skymaster Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1949 · 25¢

The stamp features a Douglas DC-4 Skymaster aircraft in flight, with a stylized landscape below. The denomination '25¢' is prominently displayed.

Issued in 1949, this stamp reflects the post-World War II expansion of airmail services and the increasing role of commercial aviation in connecting the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation aircraft

Catalog Numbers

scottC39

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

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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