This Artmaster cacheted First Day Cover features the 8¢ Alaska Purchase commemorative stamp, postmarked on its first day of issue, March 30, 1967, in Sitka, Alaska. The stamp depicts a traditional Tlingit totem pole against a dark background, marking the centennial of the 1867 acquisition of Alaska from Russia.
The purchase, negotiated by Secretary of State William H. Seward for $7.2 million, was initially derided as “Seward’s Folly” but proved immensely valuable. The cachet illustrates a map of the United States with Alaska highlighted, a compass rose, and a portrait of Seward, underscoring his pivotal role in the historic transaction.
A notable detail is the cachet’s explicit reference to the 100th anniversary and the phrase “First Day of Issue,” tying the artwork directly to the Sitka postmark. The cover is in excellent condition with a crisp strike and clean design, making it an attractive piece for collectors of U.S. territorial history or Artmaster cachets.
