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common1945-1980
US 5¢ Airmail Stamp, Scott C42
United States · 1949 · 5¢
A blue airmail stamp depicting a propeller-driven airplane, likely a DC-4 or similar, flying over a stylized landscape. The denomination '5¢' is in the upper left.
Issued in 1949, this stamp reflects the ongoing importance of airmail services in the post-World War II era, facilitating rapid communication across the United States.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottC42
Image: usps · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
