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Germany Type PO5B Meter Stamp

Name: Germany Type PO5B Meter Stamp
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1955 · Variable (meter stamp)

A German meter stamp, Type PO5B, featuring the 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' inscription and a variable denomination field. These stamps were used for franking mail directly by businesses and post offices.

Meter stamps like the PO5B played a crucial role in streamlining mail processing in post-war Germany, allowing for efficient bulk mailing without traditional adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history postage-meter

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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