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Japan Type PO9 Meter Stamp

Name: Japan Type PO9 Meter Stamp
Brand: Japan

Japan · 1990 · Not applicable

A catalog image of a Japanese meter stamp, identified as type PO9. Meter stamps are machine-generated postal indicia used for franking mail, replacing traditional adhesive stamps.

Meter stamps became widely adopted in the 20th century for their efficiency in processing bulk mail, offering a modern alternative to manually affixing stamps.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

postal-meter franking-label

Image: · License:

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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