USPS issued 12 Andrew Wyeth Forever stamps on July 12, 2017, the centennial of the artist’s birth. One pane contains one stamp for each of 12 paintings, with a 1930s photograph of Wyeth in the selvage.
Andrew Wyeth Stamps at a Glance
| Issue date | July 12, 2017 |
|---|---|
| First-day city | Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania |
| Postage class | Ordinary First-Class Mail Forever |
| Format | Pane of 12 |
| Designs | 12 details from different Wyeth paintings |
| Commemoration | 100th anniversary of Andrew Wyeth’s birth |
The 12 Paintings
| Pane position | Painting | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Row 1 | Wind from the Sea | 1947 |
| Row 1 | Big Room | 1988 |
| Row 1 | Christina’s World | 1948 |
| Row 2 | Alvaro and Christina | 1968 |
| Row 2 | Frostbitten | 1962 |
| Row 2 | Sailor’s Valentine | 1985 |
| Row 3 | Soaring | 1942–1950 |
| Row 3 | North Light | 1984 |
| Row 3 | Spring Fed | 1967 |
| Row 4 | The Carry | 2003 |
| Row 4 | Young Bull | 1960 |
| Row 4 | My Studio | 1974 |
Why Christina’s World Is Only One Part of the Set
Christina’s World is the most widely recognized painting in the pane, but the issue is designed as a 12-work survey. The selection also covers interiors, landscapes, animals and subjects connected with Wyeth’s Pennsylvania and Maine surroundings.
Collecting and Buying Checks
- A complete pane should contain all 12 different designs in the official arrangement.
- The selvage portrait is part of the intact pane presentation but is not an additional postage stamp.
- Check whether a listing offers a full pane, an individual stamp or a separate philatelic product.
- Condition and intact selvage can affect collector interest, while usable postage value remains the ordinary Forever value.
This store does not currently list the exact Andrew Wyeth pane. Browse Art Forever stamps or people-themed Forever stamps for related available designs.
Mailing Use
Genuine unused Andrew Wyeth stamps are ordinary Forever postage. One covers an eligible domestic First-Class Mail one-ounce stamped letter at the current rate. A heavier, square, rigid, oversized or international mailpiece can require additional postage.
Official Source
The USPS Andrew Wyeth release confirms the issue date, 12 paintings, pane order, birth-centennial purpose and Forever classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Andrew Wyeth stamp designs are there?
Twelve, with one design for each featured painting.
Is Christina’s World included?
Yes. It appears in the first row of the pane.
Are Andrew Wyeth stamps still valid?
Yes. Genuine unused examples retain the current ordinary Forever postage value.
Does this store currently sell the exact pane?
No exact Andrew Wyeth product was found in the live catalog when checked. Related art and people-themed stamps are available.
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Issue record and store catalog checked August 31, 2026.