| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | December 5, 2014 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Quantity | 27,000,000 |
| Denomination |
First-Class Mail Forever®
|
| Denomination Value | $0.49 | Color | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black |
| Perforation or Dimension | 0.98 x 2.07 in./24.89 x 52.52 mm |
| Series | Wilt Chamberlain |
| Series Time Span | 2014 |
| Issue Location | Philadelphia, PA 19153 |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|
This year, the U.S. Postal Service® celebrates the life of basketball superstar Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999). On the court, he was a force of nature. The 7-foot-1-inch center dominated the NBA for more than a decade, setting a plethora of individual records. As a pro, he led his teams to two NBA championships, and in 1962 he scored an NBA record 100 points in a single game.
These two Forever® stamps showcase artwork by Kadir Nelson, who created two portraits of Chamberlain. One is based on a photograph of Chamberlain in a Philadelphia Warriors uniform, the other based on an image of Chamberlain in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. The word “Wilt” is featured in the top right or left corner of each stamp, along with the “Forever” denomination and “USA” in the bottom right or left corner of each stamp.
“Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999)” appears on the left side of the pane. Photographer Ken Regan’s image of a leaping Chamberlain in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform is featured on the right side of the pane. The flip side of the pane features biographical information about Chamberlain.
These Forever stamps® will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce rate. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamps.
Made in the USA.
Issue Date: December 5, 2014
SKUs featured on this page: 472402, 472404
Celebrate an NBA legend with this new 18.5 x 27.5-inch press sheet with die-cuts, containing nine panes of 18 Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamps positioned two across by four down.
Each of the two stamp designs features a different image of Chamberlain, one in which he’s sporting a Philadelphia Warriors jersey, and in the other, a Los Angeles Lakers uniform.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 472406
Celebrate an NBA legend with this new 18.5 x 27.5-inch press sheet without die-cuts, containing nine panes of 18 Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamps positioned two across by four down.
Each of the two stamp designs features a different image of Chamberlain, one in which he’s sporting a Philadelphia Warriors jersey, and in the other, a Los Angeles Lakers uniform.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 472408
Celebrate an NBA legend with this new set of two Wilt Chamberlain First Day Covers. Each #6 3/4 envelope bears one affixed Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark.
Each stamp features a different image of Chamberlain, one in which he’s sporting a Philadelphia Warriors jersey, and in the other, a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. The pictorial cancellation features the player’s name in large varsity-style type, surrounded by stars. The cancellation also marks the date and location of stamp issue: December 5, 2014, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 472416
Remember one of the biggest superstars in basketball history with this new set of two Wilt Chamberlain Digital Color Postmark First Day Covers. Each #6 3/4 envelope bears one Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue color postmark.
Each stamp features a different image of Chamberlain, one in which he’s sporting a Philadelphia Warriors jersey, and in the other, a Los Angeles Lakers uniform.
The color postmark features a basketball encircled by the player’s name and stars in gold, red, and blue. Also included are the date and location of stamp issuance: December 5, 2014, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 472421
Remember one of the biggest superstars in basketball history and the First Day of Issue of the Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamp with this new official ceremony program and cover.
The full-color program features the First Day Ceremony agenda and participants on one side, with a narrative about the player and the stamp design on the reverse.
The program is tucked inside a 9 x 6-inch envelope bearing a randomly selected, affixed Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamp and the official First Day of Issue cancellation, along with the United States Postal Service® logo and the words “First Day of Issue Ceremony.”
Made in the USA.
Issue Date: December 5, 2014
SKUs featured on this page: 472430
Celebrate an NBA legend with this keepsake combination - a new sheet of 18 Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamps and a new Digital Color Postmark First Day Cover.
Each stamp features a different image of Chamberlain, one in which he’s sporting a Philadelphia Warriors jersey, and in the other, a Los Angeles Lakers uniform.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 472410
Celebrate an NBA legend with this new 13 x 14-inch framed piece showcasing a mint sheet of 18 Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamps. The stamps are displayed in a double mat alongside a plaque announcing the First Day of Issue details.
Each of the two stamp designs features a different image of Chamberlain, one in which he’s sporting a Philadelphia Warriors jersey, and in the other, a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. To the right of the stamps appears a leaping Chamberlain in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform.
Showcased in a cream frame with a black lip, the piece also includes a dust cover and sawtooth hanger on the back for easy display.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 472424
Interested in stamp production? Don't miss this unique collectible offering! Stamp deck cards are produced by the manufacturer to identify packaged stamp sheets for shipping. This card displays an image and description of Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamp, the quantity of stamps that were packaged, and the name of the printer.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 472431
Interested in stamp production? Don’t miss this unique collectible offering! Stamp deck cards are produced by the manufacturer to identify packaged stamp sheets for shipping. This card displays an image and description of Wilt Chamberlain Forever® stamp, the quantity of stamps that were packaged, and the name of the printer.
Made in the USA.
SKUs featured on this page: 472432
On December 5, 2014, in Philadelphia, PA, the U.S. Postal Service® will issue the Wilt Chamberlain stamps, in two designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 18 stamps. The stamps will go on sale nationwide December 5, 2014.
This year, the U.S. Postal Service® celebrates the life of basketball superstar Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999). On the court, he was a force of nature. The 7-foot-1-inch center dominated the NBA for more than a decade, setting a plethora of individual records. As a pro, he led his teams to two NBA championships, and in 1962 he scored an NBA record 100 points in a single game.
These two Forever® stamps showcase artwork by Kadir Nelson, who created two portraits of Chamberlain. One is based on a photograph of Chamberlain in a Philadelphia Warriors uniform, the other based on an image of Chamberlain in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. The word “Wilt” is featured in the top right or left corner of each stamp, along with the “Forever” denomination and “USA” in the bottom right or left corner of each stamp.
“Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999)” appears on the left side of the pane. Photographer Ken Regan’s image of a leaping Chamberlain in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform is featured on the right side of the pane. The flip side of the pane features biographical information about Chamberlain.
These Forever stamps® will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce rate. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamps.