Japan Type E1 Meter Stamp

Japan · 1948 · 50 yen

A rectangular meter stamp featuring a circular postmark-like cancellation on the left with '郵便料金計器' (Postal Rate Meter) and the date '23.1.20'. To the right, it displays '50' and '円' (yen) in a box, with '日本郵便' (Japan Post) above.

Meter stamps were introduced to streamline postal operations for businesses, providing an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive stamps. This particular meter stamp reflects the postal system in post-World War II Japan.