common1900-1945

De Havilland Biplane 24c Airmail Stamp

Name: De Havilland Biplane 24c Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1923 · 24c

A 24-cent US airmail stamp from 1923 featuring a De Havilland biplane in flight, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' inscriptions.

This stamp was part of an early series of US airmail issues, reflecting the growing importance of air transport for mail delivery in the post-World War I era and the expansion of airmail services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation biplane

Catalog Numbers

scottC4

Image: Designed by C. A. Huston of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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