Poland Type H1 Meter Stamp
Poland · 1928 · 10 Groszy
A Polish meter stamp, type H1, featuring the country name 'POLSKA' and the denomination 'GR 10'. The design includes a posthorn emblem and a wavy line cancellation, indicating its use for postal prepayment.
Meter stamps, also known as franking machine impressions, were used by businesses and government offices to prepay postage, offering an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive stamps. This H1 type represents an early adoption of such technology in Poland, streamlining mail processing.
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