The stamp was first issued in 2007 as a doublesided convertible booklet of 20 item 676600, vending booklet of 20 item 676500, and atm booklet of 18 item 569900. Block of100 usps forever stamps liberty bell booklet of 20. Liberty forever bell 2007 stamp unused stamps 20 booklet new new booklet 20 liberty stamp unused forever stamps 2007 bell. I want to take a moment to reflect on a few items related to the forever stamp over the last 12 years. Liberty bell forever stamp went on sale april 12, 2007, for 41.
The first forever stamp went on sale in april 2007 and it featured an image of the liberty bell. Did you know there are varieties of the 20072010 forever liberty bell stamps. The value of the forever stamp liberty bell will always be the firstclass mail singlepiece 1ounce letter rate that is in effect on the day of use mailing, unaffected by any future rate changes. They have been a workhorse for usps first class 1 ounce domestic mail. Postal service submitted a proposal in may 2006 to the u. The stamp was issued in the following nondenominated formats. Usps commemorative sets united states errors 2019 album supplements. May 15, 2009, washington, dc 20066 no ceremony designer. The liberty bell design has been retired, but they are still valid for use forever. Forever stamps are sold at the firstclass mail stamp postage rate in effect at the time they are purchased. Sample of forever postage stamps for domestic use are displayed in this article along with the new global forevers issued in 20. The postal service will reissue the nondenominated firstclass mail definitive, forever liberty bell stamp on october 25, 2008, in new york, new york, in a pressuresensitive adhesive psa folded vending booklet of 20 stamps.
This schedule represents the latest information from a variety of sources, as well as our best guesses, and is very tentative. Use our online scheduler to make a passport appointment. Forever stamps are purchased at the current firstclass mail postage price and remain valid. Did you know there are varieties of the 2007 2010 forever liberty bell stamps. Liberty bell forever the american plate number single. Postal rate commission to create a forever stamp beginning in 2007. Herrman, carlsbad, california, goes on sale nationwide february 24, 2009.
The postal service will issue a nondenominated firstclass mail definitive, forever stamp liberty bell on april 12, 2007, in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Usps forever stamps liberty bell 100 stamps 5 books of 20. The postal service issued a nondenominated first class mail definitive forever stamp liberty bell on april 12, 2007, in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Us stamp liberty bell 20 forever booklet 2007, 2008. Usps forever stamps liberty bell booklet of 20 for sale.
Postal service has picked the liberty bell as the design for its first forever stamp, a stamp that will pay the postal rate to mail a letter no matter when it was purchased, no matter. The stamp art features a computergenerated image of the liberty bell by nationally acclaimed artist tom engeman of brunswick, maryland. Us stamp 2007 liberty bell booklet of 18 forever stamps. Stamp fulfillment services, kansas city and most philatelic centers. We have members from 8 to 87, whose interests cover the entire range of stamps and stamp collecting, from cancellations to back of the book.
Forever stamps from usa can be used anytime and all issues from the usps are in the forever mold from 2011 and onward. As the name suggests, the forever stamp can always be used to mail a firstclass letter that weighs 1 oz. It was a fitting location for the event because the stamp pictured the liberty bell, which has its home in philadelphia. No matter when you bought your forever stamps or how much you paid for. The united states postal service usps introduced the liberty bell forever stamp on april 12, 2007. A forever stamp costs the same as a standard firstclass definitive stamp. Herrman of carlsbad, california, also goes on sale nationwide april 12, 2007. Postal service chose the liberty bell as the subject of the first forever stamps. Common questions about postage and stamps everycrsreport. The postal service developed the forever stamp for consumers to ease the transition during price changes. Postal service spokeswoman with forever stamps booklet. Rung in 1776 to announce the reading of the declaration of independence, the liberty bell is a national symbol of freedom. Usps forever stamps liberty bell, booklet of 20 20 stamps. Herrman of carlsbad, california, also goes on sale nationwide october.
The article presents information on a series of nondenominated liberty flag stamps that were issued in the u. See more ideas about stamp, stamp collecting and postage stamps. Act now to get this set of lookalike stamps in mint condition in one easy step. The forever stamp will always be valid as firstclass postage on standard envelopes weighing one ounce or less, regardless of. The forever stamp programs success is a win for everyone the forever stamp was so successful for the usps that in 2011, they started using forever stamps for almost all firstclass stamps. Stamporama began with 6 members in january 1996 with one idea trading duplicates among the members. Browse stamps and philatelic products featured in these usps issued catalogs. The forever stamp features the liberty bell and the words usa firstclass forever. Can we still use the forever stamp even if it is a 44 cent. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. The forever stamp will always be valid as firstclass postage on standard envelopes weighing one ounce or less, regardless of any subsequent increases in the firstclass rate. If you have a question regarding this product that isnt answered on the page, please contact us and we will assist you. Usps forever stamps liberty bell, booklet of 20 in bahrain.
Nondenominated postage is postage intended to meet a certain postage rate that retains full. It looks like the usps has abandoned the idea of new rate change stamps. There is only one forever stamp it features an image of the liberty bell. First class one ounce forever technical details issue. The proposal was approved and forever stamps went on sale in april of 2007. The stamp art depicts the liberty bell, which is perhaps the most prominent and recognizable symbol associated with american independence. The united states postal service introduced the forever stamp in 2007.
Forever stamps are available for purchase at post offices nationwide, online at, by phone at 1800stamp24, and from automated postal centers and atms. It is said that ashton potter usa apu, avery dennison avr and sennett security products each developed doublesided convertible booklets of 20. Today stamporama has over 2200 members from 49 us states, 9 provinces and territories of canada, 6 states of australia and 66 total countries worldwide. Please reference the product id above when contacting us. What is the value of a forever stamp with the liberty bell. The forever stamp will always be valid asfirstclass postage on standard envelopes weighing one ounce or less,regardless of any subsequent increases in the firstclass rate. What is the value of a forever stamp with the liberty bell on it. The forever stamp will feature an image of the liberty bell see right. Herrman of carlsbad, california, also goes on sale nationwide october 25, 2008. The first forever stamp, issued in 2007, was an image of the liberty bell. The forever stamp will always be valid as first class postage on standard envelopes weighing one ounce or less, regardless of.
If not, your collection is probably missing at least one and finding them at your local post office is impossible. It was the first forever stamp introduced and sold for 41 cents, which was the cost of a firstclass stamp as of may 14, 2007. Pressuresensitive adhesive psa automated teller machine atm sheetlet of eighteen, psa vending booklet of twenty, psa doublesided booklet of. Invented to reduce the cost of printing large issues of lowvalue stamps to.
Sep 26, 2016 perpetual stamp that never expires or decline value. Back in 2007 they issued the forever stamp the liberty bell, and stipulated that it will always be valid for the oneounce first class rate. Shop philatelic products and usps forever stamps featured in this category. How can they last forever when the usps postage rate increases all the time. Get the best deal for forever stamp us stamp sheets from the largest online selection at.
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