Scott C3a (block format)
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Scott C3a (block format) is a highly prized philatelic item consisting of a block of the famous U.S. "Inverted Jenny" airmail error stamps, renowned for their upside-down airplane vignette and extreme rarity.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
error stamp multiple
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philatelic item ⓘ postage stamp multiple ⓘ |
| associatedWith | U.S. airmail service inauguration era ⓘ |
| collectibleConditionAspect |
centering and margins of each stamp in the block
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hinging and gum condition ⓘ presence and condition of selvage ⓘ |
| collectingCategory |
airmail stamps
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classic U.S. stamps ⓘ error stamps ⓘ |
| color | carmine rose and blue ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| culturalSignificance |
frequently cited example of philatelic rarity
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symbol of stamp collecting to the general public ⓘ |
| currency |
US dollar
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surface form:
United States dollar
|
| depicts | Curtiss JN-4H "Jenny" biplane NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designElement |
"Air Mail" inscription
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"U.S. Postage" inscription ⓘ denomination numerals "24" in corners ⓘ ornate frame surrounding airplane vignette ⓘ |
| errorDescription | airplane vignette printed upside down relative to frame ⓘ |
| errorType | inverted center ⓘ |
| faceValue | 24 cents ⓘ |
| hasGum | original gum (for mint examples) ⓘ |
| hasName | Inverted Jenny block NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasOrientationError | inverted airplane vignette ⓘ |
| hasScottNumber | C3a ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Inverted Jenny error issue ⓘ |
| issuedBy | United States Post Office Department NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
being one of the most famous stamp errors in the world
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high auction realizations ⓘ iconic status in U.S. philately ⓘ |
| language | English inscriptions ⓘ |
| legalTenderUse | prepayment of airmail postage ⓘ |
| marketStatus |
highly prized by collectors
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trophy item in advanced collections ⓘ |
| material | paper ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
block format rather than single stamp
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contains multiple Inverted Jenny error stamps in one unit ⓘ margins and selvage may show plate number or guide markings ⓘ |
| perforation | gauge typical of 1918 U.S. airmail issue ⓘ |
| printingMethod | bicolor printing ⓘ |
| rarityStatus | extremely rare ⓘ |
| stampIssue | U.S. 24-cent airmail 1918 ⓘ |
| subjectField | philately ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 20th century ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.