Liberty Bell 2007 (Folded Vending Book of 20) First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps

In 2007, the U.S. Postal Service issued the Forever Stamp. Forever Stamps are always equal in value to the then-current First-Class Mail 1-ounce single-piece letter price. The stamp art depicts the Liberty Bell, which is perhaps the most prominent and recognizable symbol associated with American independence. Over the years, the historic significance of the bell’s message has transcended our national borders, and today the Liberty Bell is an international icon of freedom. Replicas of the Liberty Bell exist in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. On may 12, 2008 at Washington, D.C., The postal service re-issued the non-denominated first-class mail definitive forever stamp (liberty bell). The stamp was designed by carl t. Herman of Carlsbad, California. The stamp was first issued in 2007. The forever stamp will always be valid as first-class postage on standard envelopes weighing one ounce or less, regardless of any subsequent increases in the first-class rate. The stamp art depicts the liberty bell, which is perhaps the most prominent and recognizable symbol associated with American independence. Over the years, the historic significance of the bell's message has transcended our national borders, and today the liberty bell is an international icon of freedom. Replicas of the liberty bell exist in all fifty states and the district of Columbia. The stamp art features a computer-generated image of the liberty bell by nationally acclaimed artist tom engeman of Brunswick, Maryland. His previous projects for the postal service include stamped cards for Carlsbad caverns national park (2002), Ohio university (2003), and Columbia university (2003), as well as the 2003 American eagle definitive stamp, and the national world war ii memorial stamp issued in 2004.

• Features the Liberty Bell Design, the first Forever Stamp ever issued.
• Comes as either folded convertible booklets or flat double-sided booklet panes of 20 stamps.
• No longer available for sale - collectible item, still valid for postage, perfect for mailing.
• The stamp art features a computer-generated image of the Liberty Bell.
• Forever stamps will always be valid for first-class postage, even if rates change.
• 2008 Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) Folded Vending Booklet of 20 (Item 676500).
• Post Offices equipped with the appropriate self-service vending machines should con­tinue to order Items 676500.