The official U.S. Harry Potter Forever stamps were issued by USPS on November 19, 2013. The release is a folded souvenir booklet containing 20 different Forever stamp designs drawn from the Warner Bros. films. USPS originally sold the complete booklet for $9.20, reflecting the 46-cent Forever rate then in effect.
2013 Harry Potter Forever Stamps: Official Facts
| Issuer | United States Postal Service |
|---|---|
| Issue date and city | November 19, 2013 — Orlando, Florida |
| USPS item | 471100 |
| Postage class | First-Class Mail Forever commemorative |
| Format | Folded pressure-sensitive souvenir booklet of 20 |
| Design count | 20 different designs |
| Original USPS price | $9.20, or 46¢ per stamp |
| Designer | Greg Breeding, working with Warner Bros.; William J. Gicker also served as art director |
What Is in the 20-Stamp Booklet?
The booklet contains five pages of four stamps. Each group surrounds a red Hogwarts wax seal and uses scenes from the films to organize the magical world into heroes, friends, villains and creatures. All 20 are distinct designs rather than repeats of one portrait.
The folded front shows Harry playing Quidditch. The back shows a younger Harry writing with a quill, while the opened reverse spans two pages with Hogwarts castle. This presentation format is part of the original issue and is worth checking when someone advertises a “complete” booklet.
Are Harry Potter Forever Stamps Still Valid?
Yes. An unused, valid stamp from the USPS 2013 booklet still pays the current domestic First-Class Mail one-ounce letter rate. Its 46-cent issue price does not cap its postal value. As of August 31, 2026, the ordinary Forever rate is 82¢, so a complete unused 20-stamp booklet represents $16.40 in mailing value.
That calculation is postal value, not a guarantee of collectible resale value. A canceled stamp no longer provides unused postage, and a collectible booklet may sell above or below its total postal value depending on condition and demand.
How to Estimate Harry Potter Stamp Value
- Confirm the issuer: the U.S. set should be the 2013 USPS item 471100, not a later Royal Mail or another country’s Harry Potter issue.
- Confirm completeness: look for all 20 different designs and the original five-page folded booklet.
- Check condition: note folds, separated pages, missing stamps, bends, stains, disturbed adhesive and cancellations.
- Separate values: calculate current unused postage first, then compare recent completed sales for the same format and condition.
- Ignore unsupported asking prices: an active listing shows what a seller hopes to receive, not what buyers have paid.
How to Buy the 2013 Booklet Safely
USPS described this as a limited-edition collection in 2013, and this site does not currently list the same issue. If buying from a marketplace or collector, request clear photos of the front, back, inside groupings, selvage and adhesive side. Confirm whether the offer is a complete unused booklet, a partial booklet, individual stamps, first-day covers or a decorative reproduction.
Do not treat “20 Harry Potter stamps” as enough proof by itself. Check the issuer, year, item number, format and condition against the USPS 2013 release and the USPS technical announcement.
Similar Character Stamps Available Here
Although this store has no matching Harry Potter booklet at present, you can browse current Character Forever Stamps or review the 2014 Batman Forever stamp guide. For mailing rather than collecting, compare available USPS-issued Forever stamps by live quantity and price.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Harry Potter Forever stamps are in the 2013 set?
Twenty. The original souvenir booklet has 20 distinct designs arranged as five groups of four.
What did the Harry Potter stamp booklet originally cost?
USPS listed item 471100 at $9.20 in 2013, equal to 20 stamps at the then-current 46-cent Forever rate.
Can I use a 2013 Harry Potter stamp on mail today?
Yes, if it is an unused valid USPS Forever stamp. One pays the current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate; other mail characteristics may require added postage.
Does this store sell the Harry Potter booklet?
No matching product is currently listed. The links above lead to related character stamps and currently available Forever designs.
Issue record checked August 31, 2026. Official release facts come from USPS. Current marketplace availability and collectible prices are dynamic and should be verified against completed sales for the same format and condition.
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