Scott #C12 – 1930 5¢ Winged Globe Airmail - Plate Number 20606 - MNH Block of Four
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Scott C12 1930 5¢ Airmail — Essential Winged Globe Plate Block
This is an essential, album-ready item and a top-tier U.S. classic: a Mint Never Hinged (MNH) Plate Block of Four of the Scott C12 5-cent Winged Globe airmail issue. This iconic block is a required cornerstone for any comprehensive C-Series collection.
Philatelic Quality & Classic Appeal
This MNH Block of Four is highly desired because it represents a pristine example of a key U.S. airmail stamp in a premium format:
MNH Plate Block Multiple: This block (featuring Plate Number 20606) is Mint Never Hinged (MNH), retaining its full, original gum that is completely clean and undisturbed—the finest condition available for this 1930 classic.
Iconic Design: The Winged Globe design powerfully symbolizes the swift, expanding U.S. airmail service of the early 1930s, making it a favorite among collectors of aviation and transportation themes.
Plate Position: The presence of the Plate Number 20606 confirms its status as an official printing multiple, highly sought after by collectors specializing in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) production process.
Condition & Investment Appeal
This MNH Plate Block is completely undisturbed.
Pristine Preservation: The colors (purple/lilac and blue) are vibrant, and the block has been perfectly preserved, making it an Investment Grade Plate Multiple for any serious U.S. philately exhibit or collection.
Pristine Presentation: The block displays sharp detail and clean perforations, ready for immediate inclusion in a high-end album.
Key Details
Scott Number: C12
Issue Year: 1930
Denomination: 5¢
Format: MNH Plate Block of Four
Key Features: Plate No. 20606, Full Original Gum, Winged Globe Design
Design: Winged Globe / U.S. Airmail Service
Classification: U.S. Airmail Classic, BEP Plate Multiple, Investment Grade
Final Note on Classification
This piece originates from the classic era of U.S. Air Mail, identifiable by its clear plate number and high quality. Blocks of four with intact margins, fresh color, clean perforations, and unmarred selvage continue to be sought after by collectors who focus on bicolor airmail issues, U.S. Air Post plate blocks, and 1930s engraved classics.
