Fisk Tire Boy Meter Cancel on Cover

United States · 1932 · 3 cents

An envelope featuring a red meter cancellation from Portland, Oregon, dated May 9, 1932, indicating 'U.S. POSTAGE 3 CENTS PAID'. It also includes a distinctive cachet depicting the candle-holding Fisk tire boy.

Metered postage provided an efficient mailing solution for businesses in the early 20th century, and this cover exemplifies its commercial use combined with period advertising from the 1930s.