{"id":290076,"date":"2025-10-09T16:41:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stamps.com\/?p=290076"},"modified":"2025-12-08T18:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:23:13","slug":"cost-of-a-stamp-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stamps.com\/article\/cost-of-a-stamp-book\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much is a Book of Stamps?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Stamps might be small, but they play a big role in everyday communication. Whether you\u2019re an individual mailing invitations or a business sending out bills, knowing the current cost of stamps is essential for budgeting and planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common questions people ask is: how much does a book of stamps cost<\/strong>? We\u2019ll break down the postage prices for 2025, explain what\u2019s included in a book of stamps, highlight where to buy stamps online, and share a few smart ways to save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a book of stamps and how many stamps in a book?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A book of stamps is a small booklet that contains multiple stamps, typically 20, bound together for convenience. In the United States, most stamp books consist of 20 Forever Stamps, which are the most common and versatile stamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forever Stamps were introduced by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) nearly two decades ago. Each stamp covers the cost of mailing a standard one-ounce First-Class letter\u2014forever. That means if the postage prices increase in the future, your stamps remain valid at no additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying a book of stamps is the most common choice for households and small businesses, providing a convenient supply that lasts for months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current cost of stamps in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of October 2025, the current stamp cost for a single Forever Stamp is 78 cents. So how much is a book of 20 stamps today? Since a standard book includes 20 stamps, the price for a book of stamps is currently $15.60. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This price applies to a book of Forever Stamps used for standard First-Class Mail letters weighing up to one ounce. Other types of stamps\u2014such as international, postcard, or additional-ounce stamps\u2014have different rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

USPS postage and Forever Stamp price over time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stamp prices have gradually increased over the years. When Forever Stamps were first introduced in 2007, each one cost just 41 cents, so the USPS stamp book price was $8.20. Fast-forward to today, and the price has nearly doubled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some reasons why postage prices continue to rise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n