Have fun celebrating old glory while at the same time taking care of your postage needs when you purchase these patriotic usps forever. That is to discourage the mass sales of stamps which would add up to more lost revenue for the usps when the rates go up. At present stamps which fetch a lot of money tend to be ones of the highest quality and which were either made more than a century ago the first stamp, the uks penny black, was issued in 1840. The material presented at this span of time provided collectors with the unique opportunity to enrich their possessions with some. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current firstclass mail. Find out the current value of a stamp and how much postage you need to send a letter. Like a forever stamp, it will always be equal in value to the applicable price for the. Even if the postal service increases the cost of the stamp, you can still use a forever stamp that you bought before the rate change. The value of a forever stamp increased accordingly. Before determining the value of stamps it should be mentioned that the old ones are more expensive than the newer items.
Forever stamps if it says forever on the stamp are whatever the current rate is. The slash over forever in the image is to protect it from being used to produce counterfeit postage. Postal service will be increasing postage rates this sunday, april 17, 2011. The first half of 2019 was full of stunning philatelic sales and auctions. Global forever international rate stamps 20 to 2020.
Coastal birds sheet of 20 postcard forever us postage stamps by. Stamp distribution offices sdos and stamp distribution centers sdcs will receive their standard automatic distribution quantity for a psa booklet stamp. One stamp will always be worth the required postage of a standard post medium domestic. Stamp collectors enjoy trying to find out the value of the stamps that they own because it. Jun 21, 2007 ive had to consult this page a few times it shows pictures of the usps no value indicated stamps with their values.
The postal service has also issued forever stamps for use on firstclass mail. Browse stamps and philatelic products featured in these usps issued catalogs. Some of these factors include where the postal stamp is from, how old the stamp is, the condition of the stamp and the original price of the stamp. The forever stamps always maintain their firstclass value. For earlier vintage liberty bell stamps, youll need to use a reference book to estimate its value, or talk to a stamp seller about the value. High quality 3volume set with illustrations for over 4,600 stamps with background information and the stories behind them. Stamp news now listing of the usps news stamp issues for 2012. Of course, if you are a collector, the stamps can also be kept in a book.
New usps postage rates start on sunday, april 17 stamps. The good news is s software and online postage program have been updated to reflect and calculate the new usps rates. Enjoy your free 96page catalog with thousands of historic u. Always equal in value to the current firstclass mail 1 oz rate. Nondenominated postage is postage intended to meet a certain postage rate that retains full validity for that intended postage rate even after the rate is increased. Oct 18, 2011 the new 45cent price for forever stamps is among price changes filed with the postal regulatory commission today. Usps forever stamps star spangled banner atm sheet of 18. Initial united states postage rates were set by congress as part of the postal service act signed into law by president george washington on february 20, 1792. Each stamp features a classic santa image originally painted by popular commercial artist haddon sundblom, which were used in advertisements by the cocacola company from the 1940s. Historic worlds first postage stamps from great britain. What is the value of a forever stamp with the liberty bell on.
When forever stamps were introduced in 2007, their value was 41 cents. The value of a forever stamp is always set as the firstclass mail rate. As the name suggests, forever stamps can be used to mail a oneounce letter regardless of when the stamps are purchased or used and no matter how prices. The four flags stamps that were issued february 22 in pressure sensitive adhesive psa booklets of 20 and psa coils of 100 will be issued in a new format, psa booklets of 10, at the national philatelic exhibition in mclean, va. Mystic 3volume american heirloom stamp album with 200 free u. A charlie brown christmas book of 20 buy discount stamps. Stay flat design makes it fun and easy to enjoy your stamps. Postal service adjusts mailing services prices for 2012. Mint us postage stamp lots 50 to 120 year old mnh vintage stamps free shipping. I put them on an envelope and the post office delivers my letter to where ever i addressed it. Sheet of 20 firstclass forever usps postage stamps.
The postal rate varied according to distance zone, the distance a letter was to be carried from the post office where it entered the mail to its final destination. It does not show a monetary value, or denomination, on the face. So search for the most valuable stamps at flea markets, yard sales, and antique stores because your postage stamp collection could contain these old stamps that. Use our online scheduler to make a passport appointment. Always equal in value to the current firstclass mail 1ounce rate. There is an overwhelming amount of information to learn but that info isnt easy to find or use. What is the value of a forever stamp with the liberty bell. You might find one of the rarest stamps on the back shelf of your bookcase right now. Postal service has raised the price of forever stamps, as well as the certified mail rate. Grow your knowledge while you expand our reach for the community of collectors. Identifying stamps is complex requiring extensive research, knowledge, and experience.
The forever liberty bell stamp is worth whatever the current standardsize letter stamp rate is, currently 0. The price of stamps going up by one cent is effective january 22, 2012. Highlights of the new singlepiece firstclass mail pricing, effective jan. The postal regulatory commission initially denied the petition and as this is a matter of regulatory compliance law. I used to, but the cost changed so often i had to buy 1,2 and 3 cent stamps to make up the increase. 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. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. Item 688000, firstclass mail bonsai forever priced at 45 cents, psa doublesided booklet of 20 stamps. Forever stamps are a type of stamp released by the united states post office in 2006. Each stamp represents an important theme of america. They can be used for firstclass mail and are referred to as forever stamps due to the fact that they will not depreciate in value as rates for postage stamps increase. I dont know why anyone would buy anything other than forever stamps. What is the price of book of 20 forever stamps answers. Find secret marks and distinguish between common and rare stamps.
In other words the rarer your old postage stamp is, the more valuable it will be. Also note that while nondenominated bulk rate stamps those inscribed bulk rate, presorted, nonprofit can be used on first class mail, you must apply for form 3615 from your post office to use them since they are technically precanceled stamps. Learn everything you need to know about first day covers and how to order them by visiting our first day covers page including an updated first day cover ordering calendar, complete with ordering addresses and deadlines tbd to be determined. The new 45cent price for forever stamps is among price changes filed with the postal regulatory commission today.
Issued to mark the start of the chinese lunar calendar 1993 to 2031. Usps forever stamps a flag for all seasons booklet of 20. Rare stamps worth money most valuable stamps youtube. Current and historical price of a forever stamp united. On may 12, 2008, the cost of a firstclass stamp increased to 42 cents, and on may 11, 2009, the cost of a firstclass stamp increased to 44 cents. Quickly determining stamp collecting values, or finding out how much a stamp collection or single postage stamp is worth, should be easy. The forever stamp will always be valid as firstclass postage on standard envelopes weighing one. See forever postage stamp prices and other postage rates. The value of a postal stamp depends on a lot of factors. Forever stamps allow you to mail on your own schedule, making them great for the home and office alike. The stamp will go on sale nationwide january 23, 2012. About holiday forever stamps, 1 book of 20 this book of 20 stamps, named sparkling holidays, was issued by the u. How to find the value of a stamp with pictures wikihow.
The american gardens forever stamps features gardens designed in 1889. Stamps with fixed values on them such as 1p, 5p, etc. So if youre a mailing and shipping customer, theres no need to worry about the new postage rates and you. Apex alaska philatelic exhibition february 29 march 01, 2020. Also the price of a stamp depends on the availability of similar specimens in the world of stamp collecting. For those of you who have stockpiles of forever stamps, some good news. Support the aps through donation, estate considerations, and volunteerism. Nope, forever stamps are only sold in the book of 20. Usps forever stamps booklet of 20 stamps office depot. So search for the most valuable stamps at flea markets, yard sales, and antique stores because your postage.