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Wilbur and Orville Wright Airmail Stamp

Name: Wilbur and Orville Wright Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1949 · 6¢

The stamp features side-by-side portraits of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' text, and a '6¢' denomination.

Issued in 1949, this airmail stamp commemorates Wilbur and Orville Wright, recognizing their groundbreaking achievements as inventors of the airplane and pioneers of powered flight.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

aviation historical-figures inventors airmail commemorative

Image: U.S. Post Office; Government Printing Office · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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