uncommon1900-1945

Germany Type Q20 Meter Stamp

Name: Germany Type Q20 Meter Stamp
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1930 · Variable (Reichsmark)

This is a generic catalog image for the German Type Q20 meter stamp, used by the Deutsche Reichspost. It features the characteristic design of early German franking machine impressions, including the country name and a space for the machine-printed variable value.

Meter stamps like the Q20 were an innovation in postal services, allowing businesses to frank mail directly using a machine, streamlining the process and replacing traditional adhesive stamps for bulk mail. This type was prevalent during the Weimar Republic and early Nazi Germany eras.

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meter-stamp postal-history machinery

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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