U.S. #C33
1947 5¢ DC-4 Skymaster
Small Format
Issue Date: March 26, 1947
City: Washington, DC
Quantity: 9971,903,700
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary press printing
Perforations: 10 ½ X 11
Color: Carmine
This stamp was issued to replace the previous airmail stamp. The post office wanted to provide a stamp in a size more suitable for coils, stamp vending machines, and booklets of stamps.