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Germany Meter Stamp Type PP-A2ab
common1945-1980

Germany Meter Stamp Type PP-A2ab

Germany · 1955 · 100 Pfennig

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top and the denomination '100' in the center. It includes a circular postmark-like cancellation, typical of franking machine output.

Meter stamps like this were widely used by businesses and government agencies in post-WWII West Germany for efficient bulk mail processing. They represent a significant aspect of modern postal history, distinct from traditional adhesive stamps.

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michelPP-A2ab

Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain

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