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7¢ Jet Silhouette Airmail Stamp

Name: 7¢ Jet Silhouette Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1958 · 7¢

The stamp features a stylized silhouette of a jet aircraft in flight, with 'US POSTAGE', 'AIR MAIL', and '7 CENTS' inscribed around it. It is a blue, vertically oriented stamp.

Issued in 1958, this stamp reflects the era's rapid advancements in jet aviation and the increasing speed and efficiency of airmail services. It symbolizes the United States' embrace of modern air transport technology.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

aircraft airmail transport

Catalog Numbers

scottC52

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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