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Graf Zeppelin Airmail $1.30 Brown
rare1900-1945

Graf Zeppelin Airmail $1.30 Brown

United States · 1930 · $1.30

The stamp depicts the Graf Zeppelin airship in flight over the Atlantic Ocean. It features 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and the '$1.30' denomination at the bottom.

Issued to commemorate the Graf Zeppelin's historic transatlantic flights in 1930, these stamps were specifically intended for mail carried on these voyages. They represent a significant moment in early airmail history and are highly sought after.

Printing Method

Engraved

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

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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