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US Air Mail C40 - Plane over Mountains
uncommon1900-1945

US Air Mail C40 - Plane over Mountains

United States · 1928 · 50 CENTS

A 50-cent US Air Mail stamp featuring an early aircraft flying over a rugged mountain landscape, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' inscriptions.

Issued in 1928, this stamp is part of a series that promoted the burgeoning airmail service in the United States, reflecting the era's advancements in aviation and connecting distant regions.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC40

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$50
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$20
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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