Stamp Collection USA Edition alaska purchase

Description

• 1959 8c Alaska Purchase Air Mail Stamp. This stamp was issued to commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the purchase of Alaska from Russia. It features a map of Alaska with the words “Alaska Purchase” and “1867-1959”.
  1959 8c Alaska Purchase Air Mail Stamp
• 1967 8c Alaska Purchase. This stamp was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the purchase of Alaska. It features a painting of the U.S.S. North Star, the ship that transported the American flag to Alaska in 1867.
  1967 8c Alaska Purchase stamp
• 1967 10c 50th Anniv Air Mail. This stamp was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first airmail flight in Alaska. It features a painting of a plane flying over Mount McKinley.

These stamps are all part of the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) airmail series. Airmail stamps are used to send mail via air transportation. They are typically more expensive than regular postage stamps, but they offer faster delivery times.

The USPS began issuing airmail stamps in 1918. The first airmail stamp was a 24-cent stamp that featured a biplane. Since then, the USPS has issued hundreds of airmail stamps, each with its own unique design.

These stamps are a great way to celebrate the history of Alaska and airmail. They are also a valuable addition to any stamp collection.

Here is the actual stamp below.