uncommon1900-1945

1932 US Air Mail Issue, C-17

Name: 1932 US Air Mail Issue, C-17
Brand: United States

United States · 1932 · 8¢

The stamp depicts a biplane in flight over a stylized landscape. It features 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'AIR MAIL 8 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued in 1932, this airmail stamp reflects the growing importance of air transportation for mail delivery in the United States during the early 20th century, even amidst the Great Depression.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail transport aviation

Catalog Numbers

scottC17

Image: jonverve · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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