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Statue of Liberty Airmail Stamp, 17c, 1971
common1945-1980

Statue of Liberty Airmail Stamp, 17c, 1971

United States · 1971 · 17¢

A 17-cent airmail stamp from 1971 featuring a detailed depiction of the Statue of Liberty.

Issued during the Cold War era, this airmail stamp facilitated international correspondence and prominently featured the Statue of Liberty, a powerful symbol of freedom and democracy.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scottC80

Image: U.S. Post Office; <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> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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