Vintage Air Mail 5 Cent Stamp Misprint Unused

Collectible vintage air mail stamp featuring an airplane design. Red color with 5 cent denomination. 5-cent U.S. Air Mail stamp featuring a DC-4 Skymaster airplane. • This stamp, identified as Scott C33, was issued on March 26, 1947. o • It was released to reflect a reduced domestic airmail rate from 8 cents to 5 cents per ounce, effective October 1, 1946. • The 5-cent rate also applied to airmail sent to and from U.S. territories like Hawaii, Guam, and the Canal Zone, significantly reducing costs for many. • The smaller size of this stamp, compared to previous airmail issues, was a cost-saving measure, allowing for more stamps per printing plate. * • This particular issue was known as the "Nickel Air Mail Stamp" and was promoted during National Air Mail Week. This stamp is a misprint - note how it isn’t centered properly. Misprints are valued among collectors. From my dad’s extensive stamp collection. Please review pictures carefully. All sales are final. My dad has Alzheimer’s. All monies raised from the sale of his items will be donated to Alzheimer’s Association.