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Alaska Statehood

Series: Statehood

First Day of Issue Date: January 3, 1984

First Day of Issue Location: Fairbanks, AK

About This Stamp

The 20-cent Alaska Statehood commemorative stamp in pane of 50 was issued January 3, 1984, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Designed by Bill Bond, the stamp features Caribou and the Alaska pipeline. The issuance of the stamp marked 25th anniversary of the Alaska statehood.

This was the first stamp printed by a private firm under the terms of a contract awarded by the Postal Service on September 8, 1983.

Stamp Artist

Bill Bond

First Day of Issue Ceremony

First Day of Issue Date: January 3, 1984
First Day of Issue Location: Fairbanks, AK

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