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German Deutsche Bundespost Q13B Meter Stamp

Name: German Deutsche Bundespost Q13B Meter Stamp
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1970 · 0.20 Deutsche Mark

A German meter stamp of type Q13B, featuring the inscription 'Deutsche Bundespost' and a '0,20 DM' denomination. The design includes a wavy line cancellation and a date/location imprint, typical of machine-applied postage.

Meter stamps like the Q13B were widely used in post-war Germany by businesses and government agencies to frank mail, offering an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive stamps. This particular type was produced by Postalia machines during the Deutsche Bundespost era.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history postalia

Catalog Numbers

michelQ13B

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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