common1945-1980

7¢ Alaska Statehood Airmail, 1959

Name: 7¢ Alaska Statehood Airmail, 1959
Brand: United States

United States · 1959 · 7¢

The stamp features a map of Alaska with a star marking its capital, Juneau, commemorating its statehood. Text includes 'ALASKA STATEHOOD 1959' and 'U.S. POSTAGE 7¢'.

This stamp commemorates Alaska's admission as the 49th state of the United States on January 3, 1959. It highlights a significant expansion of the nation's territory and sovereignty.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

statehood maps airmail commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scottC53

Image: jonverve · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.