C17 - 1932 8¢ Airmail
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Basic Info
8¢
Olive Bister
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Subject: A pilot's wing insignia
Number issued: 76,648,803
Perforations: 10 ½ x 11
Watermark: Unwatermarked
Scott #: C17
Issued: September 26, 1932
Value
Used
20¢
No postmark with gum (MH)
60¢ - $1
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$1.25 - $2
First Day Covers
A first day cover postmarked April 19, 1930
The Inspiration for the Design
A pilots badge for the Airmail Service
Usage
On July 6th 1932 the rate for 1oz of airmail was increased from 5¢ to 8¢. The design was unchanged, just the value was changed.
A Complete Pane
A complete pane of 50, there were four panes to a sheet of 200
Plate #'s
#C17 was issued with the following plate #'s
21028-21033
1926-34 Airmails
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