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US Air Mail $1 Airlift

Name: US Air Mail $1 Airlift
Brand: United States

United States · 1968 · $1

The stamp depicts a modern jet airplane flying over a stylized globe, symbolizing global air transport. It features 'US AIR MAIL' at the top and 'ONE DOLLAR' at the bottom.

Issued in 1968, this high-denomination airmail stamp reflects the growing importance of international air travel and the efficiency of airmail services during the mid-20th century.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

airmail transport aviation

Catalog Numbers

scottC72

Image: · 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

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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