United States postage stamp titled 'Alabama Statehood' issued in 1969

This 6-cent commemorative stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service on August 2, 1969, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alabama's admission to the Union in 1819. The stamp features Alabama's state bird, the Yellowhammer (Northern Flicker), and the state flower, the Camellia, symbolizing the state's natural heritage. The design was created to honor Alabama's sesquicentennial and remains a classic example of American commemorative philately from the late 1960s. This stamp appeals to both general stamp collectors and specialized collectors of United States commemoratives, state-themed philately, and Americana. Collectors value these stamps for their historical significance, attractive floral and ornithological design, and their role in documenting American statehood anniversaries. Mint condition plate blocks and vertical pairs with plate numbers are particularly sought after by philatelists who appreciate well-preserved examples of mid-20th century American postal history.