Japan Meter Stamp Type PO12
Japan · 1944 · 20 Sen
A Japanese meter stamp, Type PO12, featuring the denomination '20 Sen' and a date of January 20, 1944. This type of stamp is an impression made by a franking machine directly onto mail, rather than an adhesive label.
Meter stamps like this were widely used for bulk mailings and business correspondence, providing an efficient alternative to traditional postage stamps during the mid-20th century in Japan, particularly during wartime.
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