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1936 CE2 16c Airmail Special Delivery, Mint Complete Set of Type 1-4 Plate Blocks of 4 Stamps, U.S.
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Own a Complete Set of 1936 Airmail Special Delivery Plate Blocks —
All Four Types (US #CE2)
Add American airmail history to your collection with this complete set of four US #CE2 Plate Number Blocks. Representing all Types 1–4 of the 1936 16¢ Airmail Special Delivery issue, you’ll get 16 stamps in all.
Issued in 1936, this striking stamp guaranteed both rapid airmail transport and immediate delivery upon arrival — a remarkable promise in the early days of aviation. Designed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an enthusiastic philatelist, it proudly features the Great Seal of the United States, symbolizing strength, unity, and forward progress.
Despite its striking design, after 1936 the fees for special delivery service on airmail was paid by additional regular special delivery stamps, so this stamp saw limited use.
Why This Set Matters
Each CE2 plate block tells a different story through its registration markers — the small colored guide lines used to align the multicolor printing process. These marginal markings, though never part of the stamp design itself, reveal subtle differences that define four recognized plate block types:
- Type 1 & Type 4: The more common varieties, with either only thin or thick red and blue registration lines.
- Type 2 & Type 3: The scarcer combinations, have a mix of thin and thick lines — and prized for their rarity and higher Scott Catalogue values.
Together, they provide a full picture of #CE2’s production history — a must-have for the advanced US collector or anyone with an interest in stamp printing, Airmail, Back-of-the-Book stamps, or US postal history.
Owning all four plate block types offers not just a complete display but a comprehensive record of the printing variations that make philately such a rich and rewarding pursuit.
Take Advantage of This Great Collecting Opportunity!
Complete sets of all four CE2 plate block types rarely appear together. This is your chance to own a full 16-stamp set, showcasing both the artistry and technical craftsmanship behind this short-lived stamp.
Secure this historic four-block set today — and own the entire story of the 1936 Airmail Special Delivery stamp, from presidential design to printing perfection.
Own a Complete Set of 1936 Airmail Special Delivery Plate Blocks —
All Four Types (US #CE2)
Add American airmail history to your collection with this complete set of four US #CE2 Plate Number Blocks. Representing all Types 1–4 of the 1936 16¢ Airmail Special Delivery issue, you’ll get 16 stamps in all.
Issued in 1936, this striking stamp guaranteed both rapid airmail transport and immediate delivery upon arrival — a remarkable promise in the early days of aviation. Designed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an enthusiastic philatelist, it proudly features the Great Seal of the United States, symbolizing strength, unity, and forward progress.
Despite its striking design, after 1936 the fees for special delivery service on airmail was paid by additional regular special delivery stamps, so this stamp saw limited use.
Why This Set Matters
Each CE2 plate block tells a different story through its registration markers — the small colored guide lines used to align the multicolor printing process. These marginal markings, though never part of the stamp design itself, reveal subtle differences that define four recognized plate block types:
- Type 1 & Type 4: The more common varieties, with either only thin or thick red and blue registration lines.
- Type 2 & Type 3: The scarcer combinations, have a mix of thin and thick lines — and prized for their rarity and higher Scott Catalogue values.
Together, they provide a full picture of #CE2’s production history — a must-have for the advanced US collector or anyone with an interest in stamp printing, Airmail, Back-of-the-Book stamps, or US postal history.
Owning all four plate block types offers not just a complete display but a comprehensive record of the printing variations that make philately such a rich and rewarding pursuit.
Take Advantage of This Great Collecting Opportunity!
Complete sets of all four CE2 plate block types rarely appear together. This is your chance to own a full 16-stamp set, showcasing both the artistry and technical craftsmanship behind this short-lived stamp.
Secure this historic four-block set today — and own the entire story of the 1936 Airmail Special Delivery stamp, from presidential design to printing perfection.
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