uncommon1900-1945

Uruguay 1930 Airmail Pegasus

Name: Uruguay 1930 Airmail Pegasus
Brand: Uruguay

Uruguay · 1930 · 1.50 Peso

This stamp features a majestic winged horse, Pegasus, soaring through a starry sky above clouds. The denomination '$1.50' is prominently displayed in the upper right, with 'CORREO AÉREO' (Airmail) and 'REPÚBLICA O. DEL URUGUAY' at the bottom.

Issued as part of Uruguay's early airmail series, this stamp reflects the growing importance of air travel for postal services in the 1930s. The mythological Pegasus symbolizes the speed and freedom of flight, a fitting emblem for the nascent airmail era.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail mythology horses pegasus

Catalog Numbers

sg505

scottC10

michel438

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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