common1900-1945

1918 24c Curtiss Jenny Airmail Stamp

Name: 1918 24c Curtiss Jenny Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1918 · 24 cents

The stamp features a Curtiss JN-4 'Jenny' biplane in flight, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '24 CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the first series of US airmail stamps, issued to inaugurate regular airmail service. It is famously known for its rare inverted error variant.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

aircraft airmail transport

Catalog Numbers

scottC3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$175

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$80

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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