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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
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