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Statue of Liberty Airmail
common1945-1980

Statue of Liberty Airmail

United States · 1959 · 15¢

The stamp features a prominent depiction of the Statue of Liberty on the left, with a jet airplane flying across the sky in the background. The denomination '15¢' and 'U.S. POSTAGE' are at the bottom.

Issued in 1959, this airmail stamp reflects the growing importance of air travel for postal services in the mid-20th century. It features the iconic Statue of Liberty, a powerful symbol of American freedom and a common motif on U.S. postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC58

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

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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