Scott #C1 #C2 #C3 #C4 #C5 #C6 – Curated "Jenny" & "Beacon" Issue Sets – Used/Canceled – Multiple Sets Available

Scott C1–C6 – 1918–1923 Early U.S. Airmail “Jenny & Beacon” Issues – Curated Used Sets

This curated set brings together all six early U.S. airmail stamps: the celebrated 1918 "Jenny" issues - Scott #C1 #C2 #C3) and the 1923 Beacon airmails - Scott #C4 #C5 #C6. Together, they form the foundational arc of American Air Post history, spanning the transition from the pioneering Curtiss JN-4 era to the navigational beacon network that guided early night flights.

Each curated group includes authentic used stamps with authentic postal cancels. Because these stamps traveled through the real mailstream, every set has its own character, tone, and visual appeal. Collectors can choose the exact curated set they prefer, whether selected for a crisp postmark, a lighter cancel, or a specific aesthetic arrangement. The engraved designs, bold color impressions, and classic BEP craftsmanship on these issues make them especially appealing for anyone building or expanding a C-series collection.

These sets offer an accessible way to acquire both the Jenny and Beacon issues at once, blending historical interest, philatelic value, and the charm of period cancellations.

Key Details

Scott Numbers: #C1 #C2 #C3 #C4 #C5 #C6
Issue Years: 1918 (Jenny) and 1923 (Beacon)
Denominations: 6¢, 16¢, 24¢ (Jenny) and 8¢, 16¢, 24¢ (Beacon)
Themes: Jenny Airmail and Airmail Beacon
Colors: Orange, Green, Carmine Rose & Blue, Blue, Olive Green
Format: Curated used and canceled singles
Printing Method: Intaglio engraved
Printer: Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Classification: Early U.S. Air Post
Historical Context: Expansion of airmail routes, early navigational aids, and the growth of aviation in the early 20th century

Design Notes

• Engraved Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” aircraft on the 1918 issues

• Beacon tower lighting the early airmail route on the 1923 designs

• Classic BEP line work and rich ink tones

• Historic postal cancels add genuine period character

• Appealing visual contrast between the vibrant Jenny palette and the strong Beacon colors

Collector Appeal

• Ideal for collectors of early airmail stamps

• Perfect for "Jenny" and "Beacon" specialists

• Strong addition to Back-of-Book and Air Post collections

• Great for those who appreciate engraved designs and postal history

• Suitable for C-series completists

• Excellent choice for curated, character-rich used examples

Selection Note

Each curated set shown in the images is unique. Buyers can select the exact set number they prefer, based on cancel style, centering, and overall visual presentation.