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10¢ Jet on Runway Airmail
common1945-1980

10¢ Jet on Runway Airmail

United States · 1968 · 10¢

The stamp depicts a jet airplane taking off from a runway, with a control tower visible in the background. The denomination '10¢' is prominently displayed in the upper left corner.

Issued as an airmail definitive, this stamp reflects the growing importance of air travel and airmail services in the United States during the mid-20th century. It symbolizes the technological advancements in aviation of that era.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scottC73

Image: · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.75
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.6
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.4
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2
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.