U.S. Air Mail 50 Cents Curtiss Jenny

United States · 1928 · 50¢

The stamp depicts a Curtiss JN-4H 'Jenny' biplane in flight over a stylized landscape. It is inscribed 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'AIR MAIL 50 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued during the formative years of airmail service in the United States, this stamp reflects the nation's commitment to developing aerial postal routes. The Curtiss Jenny biplane was a pioneering aircraft crucial to the early success of airmail delivery.