Alaska Statehood 25th Anniversary

The cachet features a black line-art drawing of the state of Alaska outline, with a willow ptarmigan (state bird) perched within the silhouette and forget-me-not flowers (state flower) at the base, with the text 'LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN' and 'ALASKA' below. The stamp is the USA 20-cent Alaska Statehood commemorative (1959-1984) depicting a bull moose in a green meadow with snow-capped mountains in the background. The postmark is a circular hand cancel from Fairbanks, AK dated January 3, 1984, with ZIP code 99701, accompanied by a machine slogan cancel reading 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE'. The cover is unaddressed and in excellent condition.

This First Day Cover commemorates the 25th anniversary of Alaska statehood. The cachet artwork features a detailed outline of Alaska with a willow ptarmigan and forget-me-not flowers, symbolizing the state's natural beauty and wildlife. The stamp depicts a bull moose in a green landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background, with the text '1959-1984 Alaska Statehood.' The cover is postmarked with a circular handstamp from Fairbanks, AK, dated January 3, 1984, and includes a 'First Day of Issue' slogan cancel. The cover is in good condition with clear, legible text and artwork.