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uncommon1900-1945
Japan Type B1 Meter Stamp
Japan · 1919 · 5 SEN
A rectangular Japanese meter stamp featuring 'JAPAN' at the top, '5 SEN' in the center, and the date '19. 1. 24' at the bottom, with a circular cancellation mark on the right.
This early Japanese meter stamp from 1919 represents the adoption of machine-generated franking as an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive stamps for postal services.
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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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