1582b 2c Americana 1981 Printing on White Paper MNH F-VF Single, Dull Gum. 

Scott # 1582b 2c Americana “Freedom to Speak Out” single from the 1981 2^nd printing. Tagged, Dull Gum, Unused NH.

“A rate change in the fall of 1981 required a large quantity of 2-cent stamps at a time when supplies of properly tinted paper were not in stock at the Bureau. This reissue was printed on ordinary white paper, which the Scott Catalogue calls “Cream Paper” (Americana Series 1975-83 by Ken Lawrence, The American Philatelist, May 1995).  

The reissue was printed using plate numbers both from the original printings (starting with “38”) and four new plate numbers that were specific to the 1981 printing on white paper (Starting with “39”). See Durland Plate Catalog for more information. The stamp you will receive was recently broken from a fresh sheet of Plate # 39774, thereby guaranteeing it comes from the 1981 reissue. This stamp is often misidentified in collections.

Multiple available, you will receive one similar to the stamp in the photo.

I always ship on the next business day after payment has been received and always use real stamps on my mailings. 15 Year APS member and longtime collector. Please feel free to ask any questions. Money back if not satisfied less the cost of postage. I always combine postage should you purchase more than one item. In that case, just wait for an invoice before making payment. All stamps I list are guaranteed to be genuine and as described.

I am happy to leave positive feedback and hope you will do the same. If you have any issue, please give me a chance to resolve it!

Thanks for looking!