uncommon1900-1945

Curtis Jenny Airmail Stamps

Name: Curtis Jenny Airmail Stamps
Brand: United States

United States · 1918 · 6¢, 16¢, 24¢

Three early US airmail stamps depicting a Curtiss JN-4H 'Jenny' biplane in flight, with denominations of 6¢, 16¢, and 24¢.

These were the first airmail stamps issued by the United States Post Office Department in 1918, inaugurating official airmail service. The 24-cent stamp is famously associated with the rare 'Inverted Jenny' error.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail aviation transport historical-aircraft

Catalog Numbers

scottC1, C2, C3

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing; Imaging and composite photo by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$175

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$35

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