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German Meter Stamp Type PA4B (Postalia)

Name: German Meter Stamp Type PA4B (Postalia)
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1960 · 0.20 Deutsche Mark

A machine-impressed meter stamp from West Germany, featuring the 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' inscription, the denomination '0,20 DM', and a stylized posthorn emblem. The design includes wavy lines and a date/location cancellation area.

Meter stamps, or franking machine impressions, were widely adopted in post-war Germany by businesses and government offices for efficient bulk mailing, replacing traditional adhesive stamps for many purposes. This particular type was produced by a Postalia machine.

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meter-stamp postal-history postalia machinery

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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