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1958 - U.S. #C51 7¢ Silhouette of Jet Airliner Airmail Stamp

1958 - U.S. #C51 7¢ Silhouette of Jet Airliner Airmail Stamp

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 U.S. #C51 1958 7¢ Silhouette of Jet Airliner airmail stamp. 

  • Issue Details:
    This stamp was issued on July 31, 1958, in Philadelphia, PA, with a quantity of 50,483,977. 
  • Design:
    It features a silhouette of a jet airliner and is printed in blue using the rotary press printing method. 
  • Purpose:
    The stamp was issued to meet the increase in airmail postage for letters that became effective on August 1, 1958. 
  • Historical Context:
    Jet airplanes were seen as a symbol of modernity in 1958, leading the Post Office to feature a generic jet's silhouette on this airmail stamp.
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