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common1900-1945
US 25-cent China Clipper Airmail Stamp
United States · 1935 · 25¢
A blue 25-cent US airmail stamp featuring the Martin M-130 'China Clipper' flying boat, issued to commemorate the inaugural trans-Pacific airmail service.
Issued in 1935, this stamp celebrates the groundbreaking trans-Pacific airmail route established by Pan American Airways, significantly reducing communication times between the US and Asia.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottC20
Image: USPOD (Stamps) · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
