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Jet Silhouette Airmail

Name: Jet Silhouette Airmail
Brand: United States

United States · 1960 · 7¢

The stamp features a stylized red silhouette of a jet aircraft in flight. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, with the '7¢' denomination at the bottom.

Issued in 1960, this airmail stamp reflects the growing importance of air travel for mail delivery and the advancements in jet aviation technology during the mid-20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation

Catalog Numbers

scottC61

Image: jonverve · License: Public domain

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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

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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