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Wright Brothers First Flight Airmail

Name: Wright Brothers First Flight Airmail
Brand: United States

United States · 1949 · 6¢

The stamp features a depiction of the Wright Flyer in flight, with portraits of Orville and Wilbur Wright below, commemorating their pioneering achievement.

Issued on December 17, 1949, this stamp commemorates the 46th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903, a pivotal moment in aviation history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

aircraft airmail first-flight wright-brothers commemorative history

Catalog Numbers

scottC45

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$$1.50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$$1.00

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$$0.40

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$$0.20

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