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Germany Type PP-E2 Meter Stamp
common1945-1980

Germany Type PP-E2 Meter Stamp

Germany · 1960 · 200 Pfennig

A rectangular meter stamp in red ink, featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a posthorn emblem, and the denomination '200' at the bottom, along with a wavy cancellation pattern.

Meter stamps like this represent the automation of postal franking for businesses in post-war West Germany, streamlining mail processing and reducing the need for traditional adhesive stamps.

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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain

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