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common1945-1980
Germany Meter Stamp Type RB4
Germany · 1980 · 0.50 DM
A rectangular meter stamp impression from Deutsche Bundespost, showing the denomination '0.50 DM' and the date '27.11.80'. It includes a machine number and a cancellation mark.
Meter stamps were widely used in West Germany for bulk mailings, providing an efficient alternative to adhesive stamps for pre-payment of postage directly on mail pieces during the Cold War era.
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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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