Germany Type PA1a Meter Stamp
Germany · 1920 · Variable (Meter Franking)
A catalog image of a German meter stamp, specifically type PA1a. This type was used for franking mail directly by postal machines, indicating postage paid without an adhesive stamp.
Meter stamps like the PA1a represent an early form of automated postage franking, introduced in Germany in the early 20th century to streamline mail processing and provide an alternative to traditional adhesive stamps.
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