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Germany PP-A3E Meter Stamp Embossing Detail

Name: Germany PP-A3E Meter Stamp Embossing Detail
Brand: Germany

Germany · 2005 · Variable (machine applied)

A close-up image of a German meter stamp, specifically type PP-A3E, highlighting the distinctive embossed details of the franking mark. This type of meter stamp is used for automated postal franking.

Meter stamps like the PP-A3E represent the modernization of postal services, moving from traditional adhesive stamps to machine-applied franking for efficiency in bulk mail processing.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history embossing technology

Catalog Numbers

michelMeter Mark Type PP-A3E

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.1

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.05

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.01

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