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Germany Type F4 Meter Stamp
common1945-1980

Germany Type F4 Meter Stamp

Germany · 1965 · Variable (machine-printed)

This listing refers to a German meter stamp of Type F4, a common design used by Postalia franking machines. These imprints typically feature a value indicator, date, and often a wavy line cancellation.

Meter stamps were widely adopted in the mid-20th century by businesses and postal services for efficient bulk mail processing, replacing traditional adhesive stamps for many commercial applications.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

michelF4 (type)

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.