Title:
U.S. Air Mail Amelia Earhart
Description:
United States Air Mail postage stamp showing Amelia Earhart standing full-length in the foreground, with her aircraft (Lockheed Electra) in the background. Text on stamp reads ”U.S. AIR MAIL” across the top, ”8c” at upper left, and ”AMELIA EARHART” at right. Dominant single-panel engraved design printed in two tones (carmine/maroon) with white/cream frame and perforated edges. Commemorative airmail issue honoring aviation pioneer Amelia Mary Earhart (1897–1937 disappearance).
Country:
United States
Denomination:
8¢
Type of Stamp:
Air Mail commemorative
Issue Date:
1963-07-24
Color:
Carmine and maroon
Print Method:
Giori press printing (engraved/printed by Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
Perforation:
11 x 11
Watermark:
Unwatermarked
Dimensions:
40mm x 26mm
Sheet Size:
0
Issued Amount:
63,890,000
Emission:
Air Post (Air Mail)
Series:
Amelia Earhart Issue
Catalog Numbers:
Scott (USA) C68; Stanley Gibbons (UK) A1216; Michel (Germany) 845; Yvert et Tellier (France) PA64
Date Added:
2021-03-15 20:13:59
Themes:
Aircraft; Aviation; Famous people; Women; Planes & pilots
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$4.98
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-04-07
Date Added:
2021-03-15 20:13:59
