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Poland Type BA9 Meter Stamp
uncommon1945-1980

Poland Type BA9 Meter Stamp

Poland · 1958 · Variable (meter franking)

This is a meter stamp from Poland, identified by the catalog type BA9. Meter stamps are machine-applied frankings used to indicate postage paid, typically featuring a postmark and a variable value.

Meter stamps were introduced to streamline mail processing for businesses and postal services, offering an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive postage stamps and contributing to the modernization of postal systems.

Printing Method

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Catalog Numbers

meterBA9

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
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.