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Taiwan Meter Stamp Type C1B (Pitney Bowes Model R)
common1945-1980

Taiwan Meter Stamp Type C1B (Pitney Bowes Model R)

Taiwan · 1961 · 2 New Taiwan Dollars

A catalog image of a Taiwan meter stamp, specifically type C1B, which corresponds to a Pitney Bowes Model R machine. The impression shows 'Republic of China Postage Paid' in Chinese characters, a date (November 20, 1961), and a denomination.

Meter stamps were introduced by postal authorities to streamline mail processing for businesses and government agencies, allowing them to print postage directly onto envelopes, thus bypassing the need for adhesive stamps.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$9
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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

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