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Inverted Jenny Airmail Stamp

Name: Inverted Jenny Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1918 · 24¢

The stamp features a blue Curtiss JN-4H 'Jenny' biplane, famously printed upside down, within a red frame. The denomination '24 CENTS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

The Inverted Jenny is one of the most famous and valuable error stamps in philately, issued for the first US airmail service. Its inverted center was due to a printing error, making it an instant rarity upon its release.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail aviation transport error

Catalog Numbers

scottC3a

Image: U.S. Post Office -- U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,000,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$700,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$400,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$250,000

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