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U.S. Airmail plane & map, 15c, 1926
common1900-1945

U.S. Airmail plane & map, 15c, 1926

United States · 1926 · 15¢

The stamp features a biplane flying over a stylized map of the United States, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' text.

Issued in 1926, this stamp reflects the growing importance of airmail service in the United States and the expansion of air travel for postal delivery during the interwar period.

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

$50
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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