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2022 James Webb Space Telescope Flowers Stamps

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2022 James Webb Space Telescope

Honors the James Webb Space Telescope and what it represents – the possibility of countless new discoveries in the field of space exploration


Stamp Category:  
Commemorative
Value:   First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue:  September 8, 2022
First Day City:  Washington, DC
Printed by:  Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method:  Offset, Microprint
Format:  Panes of 20
Tagging:  Phosphor, block tag

Why the stamp was issued:  To commemorate NASA’s launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most complex telescope ever sent to space.  It was launched on December 25, 2021.

About the stamp design:  Pictures an artist’s rendering of the James Webb Telescope against a starry spacescape.  The selvage pictures a photograph of a star taken by the telescope early in its mission.  Artwork by James Vaughan.

First Day City:  The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC.

History the stamp represents:  The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was the most powerful telescope ever launched into space as of 2022.  The telescope was named after James E. Webb, administrator of NASA from 1961 to 1968.  It was designed as a successor to the famous Hubble Space Telescope and features improvements to allow for higher resolution and better images.  It is hoped the Webb telescope will give astronomers the chance to investigate some of the oldest stars and galaxies in the universe from the safety of planet Earth.

The Hubble Space Telescope was smaller than JWST and observed objects in ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light.  JWST, on the other hand, observes objects in a lower frequency range from long-wave visible (red) light through mid-infrared.  It is equipped with a powerful kite-shaped sunshield to keep direct light from the Sun and indirect light from the Moon and Earth from hitting it.  This was done to keep the telescope at the extremely cold temperature (50 Kelvin or -370 ºF) required to keep it functioning.  JWST orbits the Sun at 930,000 miles from Earth.

JWST was supposed to launch in 2007, but was delayed by unforeseen circumstances (including the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in 2020).  The telescope finally launched in December 2021, marking the beginning of a new era in space imaging.

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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?

When you see "FOREVER" crossed out, it's just an anti-counterfeiting treatment we added to the official website, brochures or e-commerce display images to prevent others from directly downloading high-definition images and then printing them as fake stamps. We call this practice digital masking; the actual purchased physical Forever Stamp, FOREVER, will not have the streaks on it.

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?

U.S. postage stamps are primarily categorized based on their intended use, postage class, and issuance theme. Common types include:

  • 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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StampResale specializes in the sale and collection services of authentic U.S. postage stamps, maintaining long-standing partnerships with professional philatelic platforms. All stamps we offer are sourced from authorized channels with verified provenance; we also support authenticity verification, ensuring you can purchase with complete confidence.

  • At StampResale, you will find a diverse range of U.S. stamps—including classic Forever Stamps, holiday-themed issues, commemorative stamps, and specialty collections—catering to needs ranging from everyday mailing and gift-giving to serious collecting.

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