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Montgomery Blair Airmail Stamp

Name: Montgomery Blair Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1963 · 15¢

The stamp features a portrait of Montgomery Blair, Postmaster General, in red, brown, and blue colors. 'U.S. AIR MAIL' and the '15¢' denomination are inscribed.

This stamp commemorates Montgomery Blair, who served as Postmaster General during the American Civil War and was instrumental in introducing the postal money order system and free city delivery.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait historical-figures government-officials airmail

Catalog Numbers

scottC66

Image: Design: Robert J. Jones · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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