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common1945-1980
11¢ Jet Silhouette Airmail Stamp
United States · 1971 · 11¢
The stamp features a stylized silhouette of a jet airplane in flight against a plain background. The denomination '11¢' and 'U.S. AIR MAIL' are prominently displayed.
Issued in 1971, this stamp reflects the continued importance of airmail services for rapid communication in the United States. The 11-cent denomination would have covered a specific airmail rate for letters or postcards.
Catalog Numbers
scottC82
Image: George Vander Sluis · License: Public domain
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