Japan Type AC1 Meter Stamp

Japan · 1955 · Variable

A rectangular meter stamp design featuring 'JAPAN POSTAGE' at the top, a circular postmark-like element on the left, and a rectangular box for the variable denomination on the right.

Meter stamps like this represent the modernization of postal services, allowing for automated postage application. This specific type (AC1) is an early design used in Japan, reflecting the country's adoption of such technology for efficiency.