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Japan Type PO8 Meter Stamp
Japan · 2011 · Postage Paid Separately (Permit Mail)
A rectangular meter stamp featuring the text '日本郵便' (Japan Post) at the top and '料金別納' (Postage Paid Separately) in the center, with a date '23. 1. 25' at the bottom, all enclosed within a simple border.
This meter stamp signifies that postage for the mail item was paid separately, a common practice for bulk mailings and business correspondence in Japan. It represents a modern method of postal payment, replacing traditional adhesive stamps for efficiency.
Printing Method
Digital
Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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