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common1945-1980
Germany Deutsche Bundespost Meter Stamp Q6A
Germany · 1958 · 20 Pfennig
The meter stamp features 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top, a stylized posthorn emblem in the center, and the '20 Pf' denomination at the bottom, all within a rectangular frame with a wavy line cancellation.
Meter stamps like this were widely used by businesses and government agencies in post-war West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) for efficient mail franking, representing a significant aspect of modern postal operations.
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