Japan Meter Stamp Type AA7

Japan · 1930 · 50 sen

A rectangular Japanese meter stamp featuring 'JAPAN' and 'POSTAGE' at the top, '50 SEN' at the bottom, and a central stylized design, likely the Imperial Seal of Japan, within an ornate frame. The outer border is serrated.

This meter stamp represents an early adoption of automated franking technology by the Japanese postal service, introduced to efficiently process bulk mail. It signifies a move towards modernizing postal operations in Japan during the early 20th century.