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USA 4¢ Airmail Biplane
common1900-1945

USA 4¢ Airmail Biplane

United States · 1923 ·

The stamp features a biplane in flight over a landscape, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'AIR MAIL' at the bottom, flanking the denomination.

Issued as part of the early U.S. airmail service, this stamp helped fund and promote the nascent aerial postal network, reflecting the technological advancements of the 1920s.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC4

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

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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