1933 Chicago Graf Zeppelin Airmail Stamp

Product Description

The "Baby Zepp" airmail stamp was issued in 1933 by the postmaster general to help fund the flight of a Graf Zeppelin to the city of Chicago, which was holding the Century of Progress World's Fair and Expo. The face value of 50-cents was lower than other dirigible stamps previously issued, thus earning it the moniker, "Baby Zepp." Today, this stamp is scarce, as an estimated 90% of its original issue was destroyed. It features the zeppelin flying over the Atlantic with the Chicago federal building and a German airship hanger in the background. Uncirculated.