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Norway Meter Stamp Type PP-A1A
uncommon1900-1945

Norway Meter Stamp Type PP-A1A

Norway · 1905 · 0.05 Kr.

A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'NORGE' at the top, 'KR. 0.05' as the denomination, and the date '19.10.05'. The design includes wavy line patterns on its vertical sides.

This meter stamp from 1905 represents an early adoption of franking machine technology in Norway, allowing for machine-printed postage indicia as an alternative to traditional adhesive stamps. It signifies the modernization of postal services in the early 20th century.

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