common1945-1980

50th Anniversary of First Airmail Flight

Name: 50th Anniversary of First Airmail Flight
Brand: United States

United States · 1968 · 10¢

The stamp depicts a biplane, likely a Curtiss JN-4H 'Jenny', flying over a stylized '50' representing the anniversary. The design includes the text 'U.S. AIR MAIL' and the denomination '10c'.

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first U.S. airmail flight, which took place on May 15, 1918. This event marked a pivotal moment in the history of postal services and aviation.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

airmail aviation anniversary transport history

Catalog Numbers

scottC62

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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