2026 250th Treasures of the Revolutionary Era Stamps
2026 Treasures of the Revolutionary Era
- Set of 10 stamps showing common objects of the time
- Part of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution celebrations
- Sold in a 20-stamp prestige booklet
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Treasures of the Revolutionary Era
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: May 23, 2026
First Day City: Boston, Massachusetts
Quantity Issued: 150,000 prestige booklets
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Prestige booklet of 20
Why the stamp was issued: As part of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, these stamps highlight 10 objects of the era.
About the stamp design: The stamps and booklet were designed by USPS art director Ethel Kessler.
Special design details: The prestige booklet includes images and text about each object in its historical context.
First Day City: These stamps were issued as part of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Boston World Exposition.
History the stamp represents: History tends to remember the Revolution through its grandest artifacts — the Declaration, the Constitution, dramatic paintings of battle. These were made to be preserved, to be seen, to endure. Far less likely to survive were the objects of ordinary life. A soldier’s powder horn. A piece of paper currency. A teapot with a political motto. Objects that were carried through daily life, with no expectation that they would sit in museums over two centuries later.
The Treasures of the Revolutionary Era stamps were issued to mark 250 years of American independence. Each pictures an artifact from the era — tools of war, instruments of governance, records of daily life. Together they invite us to step past the dates and battles and into the texture of a world in motion. To see the powder horn on a soldier’s hip. To hear the spinning wheel turning. To hold, if only in imagination, the currency of a nation that didn’t yet know it would survive.
Some of these objects tell stories of sacrifice. Others speak of resistance, diplomacy, or the quiet determination of people living through extraordinary times. Each represents a different kind of participation in something enormous. They were made and used by people with no thought of posterity. That we can still hold them — still read them — is what keeps the history alive rather than merely remembered.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 First-Class Mail and Postage 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 Retail Postage Calculator to determine the exact cost of your mail.
Why is "FOREVER" crossed out in the image?
So the lines in your picture:
- It does not mean that the stamp has expired;
- It does not mean that you cannot continue to use it;
- Nor a postmark;
- It's just an artificial anti-copying line added to the display image.
Note: If the physical stamp you receive actually has this crossed line printed on it, be cautious. It may be a display sample, a replica or a fake stamp, rather than a normal usable stamp.
What are the common types of stamps, and how do they differ?
- Forever Stamp: Valid for standard domestic letters within the U.S. These stamps typically do not bear a fixed face value; they remain valid for mailing a standard one-ounce letter at the current rate, even if postage prices increase in the future.
- Global Forever Stamp: Primarily used for standard international letters or postcards sent from the U.S. to other countries. The main difference between this and a standard Forever Stamp lies in its scope of use and postage value.
- Postcard Stamp: Designed specifically for domestic postcards that meet USPS size standards; the postage rate is typically lower than that for standard letters.
- Additional Ounce Stamp: Used to cover the cost of weight exceeding the first ounce; these are usually used in conjunction with a Forever Stamp or other stamps.
- Two-Ounce and Three-Ounce Stamps: Suitable for heavier letters, greeting cards, wedding invitations, or multi-page documents, eliminating the need to combine multiple stamps to cover the required postage.
- Fixed-Value Stamps: These stamps display a specific monetary value (e.g., 1¢, 5¢, or other amounts) and are primarily used to make up postage differences or in combination with other stamps.
- Commemorative and Thematic Stamps: Typically issued to mark historical events, cultural or artistic themes, holidays, notable figures, animals, or natural landscapes. While suitable for regular mail, these stamps are also popular among collectors due to their unique designs and limited release periods.
It is important to note that a stamp's theme and its postage class can overlap; for example, a holiday-themed stamp might also be a Forever Stamp. When purchasing, check for markings such as FOREVER, GLOBAL, POSTCARD, ADDITIONAL OUNCE, or a specific face value to confirm the stamp's intended use.
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