rare1900-1945

Graf Zeppelin $1.30 Airmail Stamp

Name: Graf Zeppelin $1.30 Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1930 · $1.30

The stamp features a detailed depiction of the Graf Zeppelin (LZ-127) airship in flight, rendered in a brown monochrome palette.

Issued to commemorate the Graf Zeppelin's 1930 Pan-American flight, these stamps were specifically intended for mail carried on the airship, making them significant for early airmail history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport zeppelin aviation

Catalog Numbers

scottC-14

Image: <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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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,200

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$850

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$600

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$400

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$250

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