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common1945-1980
Germany Type ID4 Meter Stamp
Germany · 1979 · 100 Pfennig
A meter stamp from Germany featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a '100' denomination, and the date '2.10.79'. It includes a wavy line cancellation pattern.
Meter stamps were widely used by businesses and government entities for bulk mail, offering efficiency over traditional adhesive stamps. This example originates from West Germany during the Cold War era.
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