C19 - 1934 8¢ Airmail
"The Baby Zepp"
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Basic Info
6¢
Dull orange
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Subject: Winged Globe
Number issued: 30,205,100
Perforations: 10 ½ x 11
Scott #: C19
Issued: June 30, 1934
Value
Used
20¢ - 40¢
No postmark with gum (MH)
20¢ - 50¢
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$1 - $3
First Day Covers
A first day cover postmarked June 30, 1934
The Inspiration for the Design
A pilots badge for the Airmail Service
Usage
On June 1934 the rate for 1oz of airmail was lowered from 8¢ to 6¢. The design was unchanged, just the value and the color was changed.
A Complete Pane
A complete pane of 50, there were four panes to a sheet of 200
Plate #'s
#C19 was issued with the following plate #'s
21234-21137
21598-21599
1926-34 Airmails
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