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common1945-1980
Germany Meter Stamp Type PV6
Germany · 1970 · 50 Pfennig
A red, rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, '50 PFENNIG' at the bottom, and a wavy line pattern in the center.
Meter stamps like this were widely used in post-war West Germany by businesses and government agencies for bulk mailings, providing an efficient alternative to adhesive stamps. This particular type was produced by Postalia machines.
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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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