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7¢ Jupiter Balloon Airmail Stamp

Name: 7¢ Jupiter Balloon Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1959 · 7¢

The stamp features an illustration of the Jupiter balloon ascending, with a stylized American flag waving in the background.

Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first official airmail delivery in the United States, which took place by balloon from Lafayette, Indiana, in 1859.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail anniversary centennial flags balloons transport

Catalog Numbers

scottC54

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.