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common1945-1980
Japan Meter Stamp Type E3
Japan · 1955 · 50円
A rectangular Japanese meter stamp featuring '日本郵便' (Japan Post) at the top and '50円' as the denomination, with a circular cancellation mark.
Meter stamps like this Type E3 represent the modernization of postal services in Japan, allowing for automated postage payment for businesses and bulk mailers in the post-WWII era.
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