This listing contains 100 genuine USPS-issued John Lewis ordinary Forever stamps. USPS issued the portrait stamp on July 21, 2023, to honor the civil-rights leader and longtime U.S. representative. Use the live product area for the current price, stock and order controls.
Product and issue facts
| Official subject | Rep. John Lewis |
|---|---|
| Issue date | July 21, 2023 |
| First-day location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Postage category | Ordinary First-Class Mail Forever |
| USPS original format | Pane of 15 |
| This listing | 100 stamps; product option states five retailer sheets of 20 |
| SKU | ST90-23YH |
| Current postage value | 100 × the current ordinary Forever rate |
Who John Lewis was
John Lewis (1940–2020) was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, an original Freedom Rider, a keynote speaker at the 1963 March on Washington and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 30 years. USPS issued this stamp as a portrait tribute to his life and public service.
Portrait and stamp design
The stamp uses a photograph of Lewis made by Marco Grob for the August 26, 2013 issue of Time. His name appears along the bottom, while USA and Forever appear at the upper left. USPS art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp. The lighting across Lewis’s face is a deliberate part of the portrait’s visual effect.
Original USPS pane versus this 100-stamp option
USPS originally offered the issue in panes of 15. This store’s purchase option is a 100-stamp retail quantity and states five sheets of 20, so it should not be described as an untouched set of original 15-stamp USPS panes. Confirm the live product photographs and option label when original pane configuration matters to you.
| Need | What to choose or verify |
|---|---|
| Mailing supply | Total number of genuine unused stamps and current price |
| Original issue format | Intact USPS pane of 15 with its original surrounding material |
| Collector condition | Selvage, adhesive, separation, bends and cancellation status |
| Theme selection | Portrait, civil-rights history and commemorative design |
Mailing use
One genuine unused John Lewis Forever stamp covers the current one-ounce First-Class Mail stamped-letter rate for a qualifying domestic letter. Extra weight, square or rigid construction, oversize dimensions, international delivery or added services can require more postage. Use the USPS postage calculator for a completed mailpiece.
Who this product suits
- Households or offices that want a 100-stamp mailing supply.
- Mailers choosing a dignified American-history or civil-rights theme.
- Buyers who value the John Lewis portrait more than original-pane collecting.
If you require untouched original USPS panes of 15, verify the format before ordering. Browse the broader Black Heritage Forever stamp selection or other commemorative Forever stamps.
Frequently asked questions
How many John Lewis stamps are in this listing?
100 stamps. The live option describes five retailer sheets of 20.
How many stamps were in the original USPS pane?
USPS states that the John Lewis issue was available in panes of 15.
Are these ordinary Forever stamps?
Yes. They are ordinary First-Class Mail Forever stamps, not Nonmachinable, Additional Ounce or Global stamps.
Are unused 2023 John Lewis stamps still valid?
Yes. Genuine unused examples retain the current ordinary Forever postage value.
Issue facts checked September 1, 2026: USPS John Lewis issue announcement. Product price, stock and retailer packaging are dynamic; refer to the live purchase area.
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