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11¢ Jet Silhouette Airmail Stamp
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.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

scottC82

Image: George Vander Sluis · License: Public domain

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