US Stamp #1819 - 1981 18¢ Eagle, B Rate Change Booklet Stamp,  EzGrade™ VG/F (Very Good/Fine), MNH (Mint Never Hinged), OG (Original Gum)

EzGrade™ VG/F (Very Good/Fine), MNH (Mint Never Hinged), New Condition. Noted small discolor above eagles' wing on front. This comes with a Certificate of Measurement & Grading from EzGrade.™ View Photo for details on stamps. I have listed photos of the exact stamps you should receive, both Front and Back.

  • Series: 1975-1981 Regular Issue
  • Face value: 18 ¢ - United States cent
  • Issue Date: March 15, 1981
  • City: San Francisco, California
  • Emission: Definitive
  • Print run: unknown
  • Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
  • Printing Method: Engraved
  • Perforations: 10
  • Color: Violet

Eagle "B" Rate Change Booklet Stamp

The Postal Service really kept its patrons on their toes in 1981 with two postal increases – one in March and another in November. Printed shortly after the 1978 rate change, the “B” stamps were put in storage until they were needed in 1981. The same stylized eagle used on the “A” stamp was also used for this stamp. The only difference between the two stamps was the background color – instead of orange, a rich purple was chosen. This issue was printed in sheets (perforated 11x10 1/2), booklets (perforated 10), and coils. On March 22, 1981, the rate officially changed from 15¢ to 18¢.