Phillis Wheatley
Price range: $29.00 through $235.00
Honor the poet who became the first author of African descent in the American colonies to publish a book with the Phillis Wheatley
Forever® stamps. The 49th issuance in the Black Heritage series, the stamps are available in sheets of 20.
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Product Details:
The Phillis Wheatley Forever stamps feature a black-and-white, ink-on-paper portrait of Phillis Wheatley by Kerry James Marshall. In
the image, Wheatley is writing with a quill and looking toward the viewer.
Key Features:
Forever Stamp: Always valid for the rate of sending one ounce of mail, regardless of future rate increases.
Sheet of 20: Provides enough stamps for multiple mailings.
Self-Adhesive: Easy to use, simply peel and stick.
Made in the USA: High-quality, detailed stamp artwork made and printed domestically.
Stamp Issuance:
January 29, 2026
Boston, MA 02205
How it Works:
A Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.
Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper in a rectangular envelope) within the
U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit to view current rates.
Other Uses: Pair this stamp’s value with other postage to meet mailing costs when additional postage is required.
Use the to determine the exact cost of your mail.
| Format | Sheet |
|---|---|
| Issue Year | 2026 |
| Mail Service | First-Class Mail |
| Product Type | Forever |