US Airmail Eagle 4c 1954 issue
United States · 1954 · 4¢
The stamp features a stylized eagle in flight, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top, 'AIR MAIL' below the eagle, and '4¢' in the bottom right corner.
This stamp was issued in 1954 as part of the US airmail series, reflecting the growing importance of airmail services for domestic and international correspondence in the mid-20th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
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
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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