Alaska Highway 50th Anniversary, 1942-1992

The cachet features a color photograph of the Alaska Highway stretching into the distance with mountains and forest on both sides under a cloudy sky, printed on the left side of a white envelope. The 42-cent Canadian stamp depicts sepia-toned historical imagery of workers/soldiers along with a vehicle on the highway, with a small green map of Canada inset, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway (1942-1992). The pictorial cancellation is circular, featuring a milestone marker design with '50' and 'Alaska Highway' text, dated 92-05-15 from Dawson Creek, BC, Canada. The text below the cachet reads 'Day of Issue Canada Post Corporation / Jour d'émission Société canadienne des postes.'

The cachet features a color photograph of the Alaska Highway stretching through a landscape of mountains and evergreen forests under a partly cloudy sky. The stamp, valued at 42 cents, depicts a sepia-toned illustration of workers and military personnel involved in the highway's construction, along with a green map inset. The postmark is a pictorial cancellation with a milestone marker design, including the text '50' and 'Alaska Highway.' The envelope text includes 'Day of Issue' in both English and French, indicating a bilingual design. The cover is in good condition with clear, crisp details.