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US Airmail Eagle 5c 1958 Issue
common1945-1980

US Airmail Eagle 5c 1958 Issue

United States · 1958 ·

A blue stamp featuring a stylized eagle in flight, carrying mail, with 'US POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' text.

Issued in 1958, this stamp was part of the US airmail series, reflecting the importance of air travel for mail delivery in the mid-20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottC52

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

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.