1909 ALASKA-YUKON ISSUE OF WILLIAM SEWARD--SCOTT #370-371

  In 1909, Seattle, Washington held an Alaskan-Yukon Exposition to celebrate the development of this far northern territory. A commemorative was issued in perforate and imperforate form to publicize both the Territory and the Exposition.William Seward negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.  Interesting fact--The original design for this stamp was a seal on an ice floe. Afraid potential visitors would think Alaska was always icy cold, the Exposition Committee opted for a portrait of William Seward.