common1945-1980

Germany Type J1 Meter Stamp

Name: Germany Type J1 Meter Stamp
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1955 · 20 Pfennig

A rectangular red meter stamp featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, '20 Pfennig' as the denomination, and a circular postmark with the date '2.1.55' and a location.

Meter stamps provided a convenient way for businesses to frank mail, and this example reflects the postal services of West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) during the mid-20th century.

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meter-stamp postage

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