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common1945-1980
Japan Type AA6 Meter Stamp
Japan · 1955 · 50 Yen
A Japanese meter stamp, type AA6, featuring 'JAPAN' and '50 YEN' along with machine-specific markings. Meter stamps are printed directly onto mail by a postage meter machine, indicating the paid postage.
Meter stamps revolutionized postal operations by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and accounting for bulk mailings.
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Superb(S)
$0.5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$0.3Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.2Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.1Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.05Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
