#800 - 3¢ Alaska FDC

Alaska became a U.S. territory after it was purchased from the Russian Empire in 1867. The purchase, directed by Secretary of State William Seward, was widely ridiculed at the time. Opponents dubbed the land deal "Seward's Folly" or "Seward's Icebox". Scott 800 Alaska. Cover cachet design may vary from illustration but will have the official first day of issue cancel.