1996 ALASKA Glacier Postcard MARIE DRAKE POEM State Flag USED Blue Jay STAMP

"AUTHENTIC 1996 ALASKA GLACIER POSTCARD WITH HISTORIC STATE FLAG POEM!

You're viewing a remarkable piece of modern Alaska memorabilia featuring a spectacular aerial glacier view with Marie Drake's iconic state flag poem. These documented examples of 1990s Alaska tourism are rapidly disappearing from the collector market!

Complete with original handwritten message mentioning specific Alaskan landmarks and a genuine 1996 Seattle postmark. This is your chance to own a perfect time capsule of mid-90s Alaskan travel history!

Description

This stunning chrome postcard showcases a breathtaking aerial view of a massive Alaskan glacier (likely Ruth Glacier) flowing dramatically between snow-capped mountains against a vivid blue sky.

The card is artistically overlaid with the Alaska state flag design featuring eight gold stars arranged in the Big Dipper constellation pattern plus the North Star.

'Alaska' appears boldly in striking red letters at the top left corner establishing the card's connection to America's last frontier state.

What makes this card truly special is the complete text of Marie Drake's famous poem about the Alaska flag printed in golden yellow text along the right side of the image.

This poem which became the official Alaska state song 'Alaska's Flag ' beautifully connects the state's natural features to its iconic flag design.

The reverse side includes printed text reading 'Alaska The 49th State' and 'Marie Drake's poem about Alaska's flag superimposed over Alaska's beautiful scenery ' along with a distinctive small black bird logo (possibly an eagle or raven).

Historical Significance

Marie Drake's poem featured on this card was originally written in 1935 when Alaska was still a territory and later became the official Alaska state song.

The poem connects the symbolism of Alaska's flag - designed in 1927 by 13-year-old Benny Benson - to the natural features of the state from mountain lakes to the northern lights.

This postcard represents the period following Alaska's tourism boom in the 1990s when cruise lines and tour companies were expanding operations throughout the state.

The handwritten message on the back references the sender's experiences in Denali Fairbanks Anchorage and the Brooks Inlet passage - a perfect documentation of the classic Alaska tourism circuit of this period.

Cards like this served as tangible connections between travelers and loved ones in the pre-digital era when physical postcards were still the primary way to share travel experiences.

Condition

This postcard remains in good used condition with the vibrant colors of the glacier scene still displaying impressive depth and clarity.

The bright blue sky background and golden yellow stars maintain their intensity allowing you to appreciate the stunning Alaska landscape as it appeared to visitors in the mid-1990s.

The front shows only minor edge wear primarily visible at the bottom edge that does not intrude into the main image area.

The reverse displays some expected and authentically charming signs of its journey through the postal system including some light yellowing primarily on the left side.

The handwritten message remains completely legible providing a wonderful personal connection to an actual Alaska visitor's experience.

The original 20-cent Blue Jay stamp remains firmly affixed complementing the Alaskan wildlife theme that the sender mentions in their message.

Age/Era

This postcard dates definitively to 1996 based on the clear Seattle WA postmark visible on the reverse side.

The 20-cent USA Blue Jay stamp confirms this dating as this stamp design was in circulation during this period.

The printing style photographic quality and overall design are perfectly representative of premium tourist postcards from the mid-1990s.

The handwritten message references specific experiences in Alaska including wildlife viewing and mentions of the Iron Man competition providing additional context to this specific time period.

This card represents the golden era of Alaska cruise tourism that developed rapidly in the 1990s before digital photography and social media would later transform how travelers shared their experiences.

Rarity

While similar Alaska postcards were produced in the 1990s finding examples that were actually mailed with documented tourist experiences is becoming increasingly difficult as most have been discarded over time.

The combination of the complete Marie Drake poem the postmark and the personal message describing an Alaskan itinerary makes this a more interesting historical document than unused examples.

This may be your ONLY CHANCE to own this specific Alaska glacier view with the complete state flag poem – a disappearing piece of late 20th century Alaska tourism history.

As physical postcards from the 1990s continue to vanish in our digital age each surviving example with personal messages becomes a more valuable snapshot of how Americans once experienced and shared their Alaskan adventures.

The Seattle postmark adds additional collector interest connecting this card to the primary departure port for many Alaska cruises.

Collector's Note

This postcard would make an excellent addition to collections focused on Alaska state flags glaciers U.S. states American poetry or 1990s tourism ephemera.

The combination of the aerial glacier view state symbolism and the complete Marie Drake poem creates multiple points of collecting interest.

The personal message mentioning specific locations (Denali Fairbanks Anchorage Brooks Inlet) adds historical value as a documented tourist itinerary from this period.

This may be your ONLY OPPORTUNITY to acquire this increasingly scarce documentation of 1990s Alaska tourism – once it's gone it's gone forever!

With vintage postcards rapidly disappearing as collectors and institutions increasingly recognize their value as historical documents now is the time to secure authentic examples from the last great era of physical postcard correspondence.

Shipping Information

Your vintage Alaska postcard will be carefully packaged in an archival sleeve and shipped in a rigid mailer to ensure safe arrival.

Buy multiple postcards and pay only ONE low shipping cost!

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of vanishing Alaska tourism history! This beautiful glacier postcard with the complete Marie Drake poem represents a perfect intersection of natural beauty state pride and personal travel experience that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in today's digital world."

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Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.