legendary1900-1945

Inverted Jenny Airmail Stamp

Name: Inverted Jenny Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1918 · 24¢

The stamp features a blue Curtiss JN-4 'Jenny' biplane in flight, framed by a red border. The image displays both the normal orientation and the famous inverted error.

Issued in 1918 for the inauguration of regular airmail service in the United States, this stamp is renowned for the 'Inverted Jenny' error, where the biplane was printed upside down, making it one of the most famous and valuable philatelic errors.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

aircraft airmail transport error

Catalog Numbers

scottC3

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nonenmac" title="User:Nonenmac">R. A. Nonenmacher</a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,000,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$750,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$500,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$300,000

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