Germany Meter Stamp Type NB5

Germany · 1900 ·

This image depicts a German meter stamp, identified as type NB5 in the Michel catalog for meter frankings. Meter stamps are machine-generated frankings used for postage, featuring variable data such as date, value, and sender information, alongside a fixed design.

Meter stamps represent a significant evolution in postal franking, offering efficiency and security for businesses and large mailers by automating the postage application process, becoming widely adopted from the mid-20th century onwards.