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common1945-1980
Alaska Statehood Airmail Stamp
United States · 1959 · 7¢
The stamp features a stylized map of Alaska with a star indicating Juneau, an eagle in flight, and the text 'ALASKA STATEHOOD 1959' and 'U.S. AIR MAIL'.
This stamp commemorates Alaska's admission as the 49th state of the United States on January 3, 1959, a significant expansion of the nation.
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing:<br>image enlarged, rendered for tone and clarity by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:Gwillhickers" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:user:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain
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