1918 24c Curtiss Jenny Airmail (Fast Plane)
United States · 1918 · 24¢
The stamp features a Curtiss JN-4 'Jenny' biplane in flight, viewed from above, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '24 CENTS' at the bottom. This specific variation is known as the 'Fast Plane' due to its appearance.
Issued for the inauguration of U.S. airmail service, this stamp is part of a historically significant series. It is most famous for the 'Inverted Jenny' error, making even the regular issue a notable piece of early aviation and philatelic history.
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