Back to Catalog

common1945-1980
Germany Type PP-F2 Meter Stamp
Germany · 1959 · 100 Pfennig
A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, '100 PFENNIG' as the denomination, and a date '20.1.59' with a town name. It includes a wavy line cancellation.
This meter stamp from West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) in 1959 represents the widespread adoption of franking machines by businesses for efficient mail processing. It reflects a shift towards mechanized postal indicia rather than traditional adhesive stamps for bulk mail.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
michelPP-F2
Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia Commons