Stamps & Coins: Alaska’s 50th birthday is in the mail (The Sacramento Bee)

Alaska is one of the most enigmatic states. In addition to being the largest state in area, it’s arguably the most majestic and beautiful. Alaska as a state turns 50 years old this month. Naturally, the Postal Service can’t let an anniversary like that go by without a commemorative stamp. The new Alaska statehood stamp was released this week in Anchorage. The stamp features a photo …

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