U.S. #1948a
1981 20¢ Eagle
“C” Rate Change Booklet Pane
Issue Date: October 11, 1981
City: Memphis, TN
Quantity: 81,639,000
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Engraved
Perforations: 11
Color: Brown
On November 1, 1981, a second postal increase, to 20¢, went into effect. Once again, the stylized eagle design was used and the background color was changed to brown. In addition to being printed in sheets and coils, the stamp was also printed in booklet format. U.S. #1948 is the booklet stamp.