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Japan Type PV11 Meter Stamp

Name: Japan Type PV11 Meter Stamp
Brand: Japan

Japan · 1985 · 10 Yen

A catalog image of a Japanese meter stamp, type PV11, featuring a 10 Yen denomination. The design typically includes the country name, denomination, and a postmark-like cancellation.

Meter stamps represent a significant aspect of postal history, indicating a shift towards mechanized postage payment for businesses and large mailers, reducing the need for traditional adhesive stamps.

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Typography

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history postage-paid

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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