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Germany Postalia Type PO3 Meter Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Germany Postalia Type PO3 Meter Stamp

Germany · 1926 · Metered value (variable)

A machine-applied postage impression from Germany, identified as Postalia Type PO3. These meter stamps were used by businesses to frank mail, typically featuring a simple design with the postmark, value, and town of origin.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing for large volume senders in the early 20th century, offering an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive stamps and hand-canceling.

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Catalog Numbers

michelFreistempel Type PO3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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