Scott #C10 – 1927 10¢ “Lindbergh Airmail” - Spirit of St. Louis Over the Atlantic

Scott C10 – 1927 10¢ Airmail Block of Four – Mint “Spirit of St. Louis” Issue

This mint block of four from Scott C10, the 1927 10-cent U.S. Airmail issue, showcases the iconic engraved “Spirit of St. Louis Over the Atlantic” design. Released during a period of explosive growth in American aviation, this issue remains one of the most recognizable and historically significant early airmail stamps. Collectors value C10 for its clean BEP engraving, deep ultramarine color, and close association with Charles Lindbergh's groundbreaking solo transatlantic flight.

The block displays fresh color, full original gum, crisp perforations, and strong overall presentation. Mint multiples of this issue continue to be in demand among collectors who focus on early airmail material, aviation history, and Back-of-Book engraved classics. Blocks of four remain popular for both album display and long-term philatelic investment.

Key Details

• Scott Number: C10
• Issue Year: 1927
• Denomination: 10¢
• Color: Ultramarine
• Format: Mint block of four
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP)
• Printing Method: Intaglio (engraved)
• Classification: Back-of-Book Airmail Issue
• Original gum, clean condition; all stamp impressions are sharp and well defined
• Excellent choice for display pages, aviation-themed collections, or C-series airmail builds

Design Notes

• Features the celebrated Spirit of St. Louis in flight above a stylized North Atlantic map
• Closely linked to Charles Lindbergh's historic 1927 solo transatlantic achievement
• Represents a pivotal moment in U.S. airmail development and intercontinental flight history
• A favorite among collectors of aviation, classic BEP engraving, and early flight-related issues

Collector Appeal

• Strong option for those collecting:
– Early U.S. airmail multiples
– BEP engraved classics
– Aviation and Lindbergh-related material
– 1920s Back-of-Book postal history
– Mint blocks are ideal for album display

• Increasingly difficult to find mint blocks
• Maintains steady demand due to crossover interest: aviation history, postal history, engraved printwork

Image Note

• The block pictured is the exact item being offered
• Kept on trimmed album stock for safe handling and presentation; buyers may re-mount or store as preferred