U.S. #C39
1949 6¢ DC-4 Skymaster


Issue Date: January 18, 1949
City: Washington, DC
Quantity: 5,070,095,200
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary press printing
Perforations: 10 ½ X 11
Color: Carmine
 
#C39 was issued to conform to the increase of the airmail postage rate, which changed the rate from 5¢ to 6¢.  The DC-4 Skymaster was a four-engine propeller plane that was used during World War II. It became a passenger airplane for the growing air travel business.

First Airmail Coil Stamp

The first US Airmail coil stamp was issued on January 15, 1948, in Washington, DC.  Only a few more coil stamps would be issued over the next 30 years, but the DC-4 SkyMaster would appear on more than a dozen postal items.

The DC-4 SkyMaster made its maiden flight on February 14, 1942.  The aircraft quickly played a critical role in the Allied war effort and the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49. The SkyMaster was also widely used in commercial aviation and to deliver airmail.



Combined Shipping (domestic)
If you buy more than one item from us, depending on size and weight you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. If your items qualifies for combined shipping we will repackage your items refunding the savings at the time of shipping. 

When purchasing postage stamps there are three categories of shipping we use that have tracking numbers;
eBay 6x9 paper envelope for up to 3 oz     Generally 4 to 5 days transit time. Tracking information not always dependable 
  • Standard 1st Class Mail for up to 15 oz      Arrives within  2 to 3 days.
  • Priority Mail for above 15 oz                       Arrives within  2 to 3 days 
Please note that chipboard stiffeners are used in every envelope shipment which adds to the overall weight