Japan Type C1 Meter Stamp

Japan · 1960 · 100 Yen

This Japanese meter stamp, type C1, features a stylized posthorn emblem, the denomination '100' yen, and Japanese characters. It is a machine-generated impression used as postage, primarily by businesses for bulk mail.

Meter stamps revolutionized postal services by automating the process of applying postage, offering an efficient and secure alternative to traditional stamps for high-volume mailers. This type reflects Japan's adoption of modern postal technologies in the mid-20th century.