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common1945-1980
Germany Meter Stamp Type PB1
Germany · 1970 · 20 Pfennig
A red meter stamp from Deutsche Bundespost, featuring the country name and a 20 Pfennig denomination. It includes a circular postmark with an unreadable date and location.
Meter stamps were widely used by businesses and government agencies for efficient mail processing, providing an alternative to adhesive stamps. This example represents the postal services of West Germany during the Deutsche Bundespost era.
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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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