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Germany Deutsche Bundespost Meter Stamp Type RB13

Name: Germany Deutsche Bundespost Meter Stamp Type RB13
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1970 · 0.50 Deutsche Mark

A German meter stamp, type RB13, featuring the 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' inscription and a denomination of 0.50 Deutsche Mark. The design typically includes a stylized posthorn emblem and the machine's identification number.

Meter stamps represent a significant aspect of post-war German postal history, reflecting the mechanization of mail processing and the shift from traditional adhesive stamps for bulk mailings by the Deutsche Bundespost.

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meter-stamp postal-history franking-machine

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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