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common1945-1980
Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star Air Mail
United States · 1948 · 25¢
A 25-cent air mail stamp depicting a Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star jet aircraft flying over a landscape.
Issued in 1948, this stamp commemorates the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, one of the first successful American jet fighters, reflecting post-WWII aviation advancements.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottC37
Image: usps · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.5Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.25Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
