Stamps (Philately)/airmail stamp

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Expert: Mark Leon - 11/5/2009


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I have 4 airmail stamps. They are black with a plane coming in on the left hand side flying over a building. They are in a plastic sleeve unhinged. They are 10 cent a piece. I think they are from 1947. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
                                     Melissa

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Melissa,

It reads like your stamps are Scott number C34, the 1947 Pan American Union Building airmail issue. They have a catalog (retail) value of 25¢ apiece in mint condition.  If the four stamps form a corner block of four with a plate number in the selvage, the value is $1.75.

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