German Provisional Meter Stamp, Type HD3X-4F

Germany · 1959 · 20 Pfennig

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring the text 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' and '20 PFENNIG', with a stylized German eagle in the center. A circular postmark on the left indicates the date '19.11.59' and location 'FRANKFURT (MAIN) 1'.

This meter stamp represents the postal franking system used by the Deutsche Bundespost in West Germany during the post-World War II era, specifically in 1959. Meter stamps were commonly used by businesses for efficient bulk mailing.