How Many Postage Stamps Are in a Book?
Buying stamps in bulk? Here's exactly how many come in a book and what your options are.
How many stamps are in a book?
Royal Mail sells stamps in books of 4, 6, 8, or 12 depending on the type and where you buy them. The most common format is a book of 12 for standard 1st or 2nd class stamps.
Quick answer
A standard book of stamps contains 12 stamps. Smaller books of 6 are also widely available. You can buy books of 1st class, 2nd class, 1st class large letter, and 2nd class large letter stamps. Business users can buy sheets of 50 or 100 from Royal Mail's website.
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Need to know prices? Check current second class stamp prices or find out large letter stamp costs.
How much does a book of stamps cost?
Where to buy stamp books
The widest selection including large letter stamps, special editions, and all book sizes. Staff can advise on the right stamps for your post.
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Co-op sell books of 6 or 12 standard stamps at the customer service desk or tills.
Buy stamps at shop.royalmail.com for delivery to your door. Best for bulk purchases and business users who need sheets of 50 or 100.
Buying stamps at supermarkets? Check whether Asda sells stamps or find out if Morrisons stocks them.
Saving money on stamps
Posting regularly?
Save on packaging costs with our trade-priced padded envelopes, mailing bags, and postal boxes.
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Frequently asked questions
Standard books contain 12 stamps. Smaller books of 6 are also available. Special editions may have 4 or 8.
No. The book price is simply the individual stamp price multiplied by the quantity. No bulk discount applies.
Yes. Books of 4 or 6 large letter stamps are available at Post Offices. Not all shops stock them.
Post Offices, supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Morrisons), newsagents, and online at shop.royalmail.com.
Current barcoded Royal Mail stamps do not expire. They remain valid regardless of when you bought them or future price changes.
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