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U.S. Airmail Plane & Map, 10c 1926
common1900-1945

U.S. Airmail Plane & Map, 10c 1926

United States · 1926 · 10¢

The stamp features a biplane flying over a map of the United States, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' at the top and '10 CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp was issued to facilitate the growing airmail service in the United States, reflecting the nation's commitment to modernizing postal delivery through aviation.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC7

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

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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