2014 Star-Spangled Banner Forever Stamps
Original price was: $82.00.$65.60Current price is: $65.60.
100 postage stamps. Package format: 100 Stamps 5 Books. Price and availability are shown on this page.
City:Independence, MO
Printing Method:Photogravure
This stamp marks the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner. The image, captured by photographer Gary Clark, depicts a flag flying over Fort McHenry during a fireworks display at the annual Defenders Day celebration.
In the War of 1812, officials commissioned Mary Pickersgill to sew a flag large enough for the British to see from a distance. This flag was intended to fly over Baltimores Fort McHenry, a target for the British.
Pickersgill crafted one American ensign, 30??42 feet, first quality bunting, and a smaller flag for inclement weather. The construction, requiring over 400 yards of wool bunting, took place on the floor of a nearby brewery after business hours.
The British initiated the bombardment of Fort McHenry on September 13, 1814. Francis Scott Key observed the 25-hour assault from a ship in Chesapeake Bay. Due to heavy rain, Key likely saw the smaller flag at twilights last gleaming. However, as morning approached, the oversized flag defiantly rose above Fort McHenry, inspiring Key to pen lyrics about the star-spangled banner.
The Battle of Fort McHenry could have ended explosively if not for fate. The forts commander alone knew the gunpowder magazine, bombarded with some 2,000 shells, was not bombproof. A direct hit would have instantly destroyed the fort.
Photographer Gary Clark captured the stamp??s image, facing challenges in coordinating the fireworks and the flag due to windy conditions during the Defenders Day celebration.
2014 Star-Spangled Banner Forever Stamps product details
- Store pack: 100 Stamps 5 Books
- SKU: ST48-14GQC
- Store price checked 2026-09-05: $65.60; regular-price display $82.00
- Availability checked 2026-09-05: in stock
The pack above describes this store listing and must not be confused with the original USPS issue unit. Use the live price and stock shown in the purchase area when ordering.
Postage use and issue verification
Forever status covers the current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter price when the finished mailpiece qualifies; extra weight or nonmachinable characteristics require more postage.
Verify this stamp issue in the official USPS record.
Shipping and returns
Current store terms state that orders normally process in one business day, with 1–3 business days possible for stock or peak-period delays. Standard delivery for in-stock orders is generally listed as 3–5 business days after processing. The store publishes a 30-day return window with conditions; contact customer service before sending an item back. Terms can change and the current policy controls.
Issue-era value and current mailing value
The issue-era number above records the denomination or postal rate associated with this release; it is not a current-rate quotation. A genuine unused Forever stamp pays the current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate. Fixed-denomination and service-specific stamps pay only their printed or assigned value, subject to current USPS mailing standards.
Explore the complete topic
This page covers one focused task. Return to patriotic postage stamps to compare the related pages, products, tools and reference material in this topic.
| Pack Size | 100 Stamps 5 Books |
|---|
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.