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Japan Meter Stamp Type E3
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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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain

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