First Flight Stamp Value Trends
Analysis of 41,821 eBay listings for First Flight philatelic materials.
What you'll usually pay
👉 In short easy summary
The highest value is found in Multi-Color items, which command a 150% premium over the market median. Older issues from 1921-1930 also show strong value with an 88% increase compared to the median.
📈 Price history
Tracked daily since June 29, 2026 — median $4 → $3.95 (-1%).
🔄 What changed
💚 Best value for your money
Price by color
Why? Multi-Color items are the most valuable at 9.99, while Red, Blue, and Carmine sit at the median of 4.
Price by year of issue
Why? Value increases with age, peaking at 7.75 for Unknown years and 7.5 for 1921-1930, while 1971-1980 issues are lowest at 3.
Price by denomination
Why? 1 Cent stamps carry the highest median at 8.99, whereas 15 Cent stamps are the lowest at 3.
Price by cancellation type
Why? Handstamped and Machine cancels are priced higher at 4.99 and 5, while First Day of Issue is the lowest at 2.58.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a First Flight stamp?
The market median price is 4.
Which color variant is the most expensive?
Multi-Color variants have the highest median price at 9.99.
How do 1971-1980 issues compare to the market median?
Issues from 1971-1980 have a median price of 3, which is 25% below the market median.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2–$33, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 29, 2026.