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Japan PO7 Meter Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Japan PO7 Meter Stamp

Japan · 1919 · 10 Yen

A catalog image of a Japan PO7 meter stamp, featuring the denomination '10' and a date impression of January 19, 1919. Meter stamps are machine-applied franking marks used in place of traditional adhesive stamps.

Meter stamps like the PO7 type were introduced in Japan in the early 20th century to streamline mail processing for businesses and government offices, providing an efficient alternative to affixing individual stamps.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.