80¢ Balloon "Jupiter" Airmail Stamp

United States · 2012 · 80¢

The stamp features a depiction of the 'Jupiter' balloon in flight, commemorating the 100th anniversary of its historic airmail flight. The design includes the balloon against a stylized sky.

Issued in 2012, this stamp celebrates the centennial of the first official U.S. airmail flight by balloon, which occurred in 1912. It marks an important early event in the history of aviation and postal service.