United States | Jupiter Balloon Plate Block of Four 7-Cent United States Air Mail Postage Stamps Issued 1959 Dark blue and red

Description

This collectible plate block of four 7-cent air mail postage stamps was issued by the US Post Office to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first transport of airmail in the United States on the hot-air balloon Jupiter. The balloon was flown from Lafayette to Crawfordsville, Indiana, on August 17, 1859.
Issue Date: August 17,1959
First City: Lafayette, IN
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Giori press printing
Perforations: 11
Color: Dark blue and red
Mint, never hinged condition.
We often have multiple copies of this item in stock; the plate number and/or position may vary.