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common1945-1980
Norway Meter Stamp Type BB16
Norway · 1960 · 20 ØRE
This meter stamp features 'NORGE' at the top and '20 ØRE' at the bottom, with a wavy line pattern in the center, all within a serrated rectangular border.
Meter stamps like this represent the mid-20th century shift towards automated postal payment for businesses, enhancing efficiency for bulk mail. This specific type reflects the technology used in Norway during that period.
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Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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