Scott #C1 - 1918 Jenny Airmail 6¢ - Double Vertical BOSTON MASS Precancel
Rare Double Vertical Precancel
$185.00
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Scott C1 – 1918 6¢ Jenny Airmail – Vertical Double Precancel "Boston, Mass" – Used
This standout example of the 1918 6¢ Jenny airmail issue (Scott C1) features a bold vertical double-line precancel from Boston, Massachusetts. This eye-catching strike makes this stamp a natural highlight for Air Post, precancel, and early airmail specialists. The combination of classic BEP engraving, rich orange color, and an unusually dramatic cancel placement gives this piece a strong visual appeal that sets it apart from standard used C1 singles.
The vertically oriented double precancel creates a striking diagonal composition across the engraved Curtiss JN-4 biplane, adding both character and distinction. Boston precancels on early airmail issues are actively collected, and the clarity and spacing of this particular strike make it especially desirable. The stamp shows genuine postal use, a clean overall presentation, and retains the engraving detail that collectors appreciate in first-issue U.S. Air Post material.
Because the precancel is both doubled and applied vertically, this piece also appeals to collectors of oddities, cancel variants, and EFO-adjacent material. It is uncommon to find a Jenny airmail with a cancel this bold and well-positioned, and examples like this are seldom offered individually.
Key Details
Scott Number: C1
Issue Year: 1918
Denomination: 6¢
Color: Orange
Theme: Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” Airmail
Cancel Type: Double-line precancel
Orientation: Vertical strike
City/State: Boston, Mass
Format: Used single
Printing Method: Intaglio engraved
Printer: Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Classification: Early U.S. Airmail
Design Notes
Classic engraved biplane design of the first U.S. Air Post issue
Bold double precancel aligned vertically across the vignette
Strong period ink tones and good remaining detail
Striking visual layout rarely seen on C1 examples
Collector Appeal
Ideal for collectors of early U.S. airmail
Excellent for precancel specialists
Appealing to cancel-variant and EFO-style collectors
A standout addition to any Jenny-focused collection
Outstanding addition to any collection!
Image Note
The stamp shown is the exact item offered. Stored with care and ready for album display or archival preservation.
