StampVault
Back to Catalog
50 Cents Trans-Pacific Airmail
uncommon1900-1945

50 Cents Trans-Pacific Airmail

United States · 1935 · 50 cents

The stamp features a stylized airplane flying over a globe, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'AIR MAIL 50 CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp was issued to commemorate the inauguration of trans-Pacific airmail service, connecting the United States with Asia.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC58

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:SueStamps&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="User:SueStamps (page does not exist)">SueStamps</a> · License: CC BY-SA 3.0

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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